What is World Awareness Sarcoidosis Day?
Every year on April 13th, World Sarcoidosis Awareness Day draws attention to this inflammatory disease. Many people with this illness are also encouraged to support one another and educate others about living with sarcoidosis.
Although sarcoidosis is a rare condition, thousands of people around the world suffer from it. Around 200,000 Americans have been diagnosed with sarcoidosis in the United States. The disease affects approximately 108,000 people in the United Kingdom. This condition is also known as sarcoid, and it occurs when cells in the body clump together to form small lumps. Granulomas are small lumps of stone. Granulomas usually develop in the lymph glands and lungs. Granulomas can also develop in other areas of the body.
Symptoms of this disease vary depending on which region of the body is affected. In several cases, those with sarcoidosis will have the following signs: In many cases, those with sarcoidosis will have the following signs:
- Fatigue
