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Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disorder in which lumps of inflammatory cells called granulomata are formed in multiple body organs, predominantly in the lungs and lymph nodes. The cause of the disease is unknown, and the symptoms depend on the organ involved. For example, lungs involvement result in cough, wheezing, breathing difficulties, etc. the other areas affected are the skin, eyes, liver, heart, spleen, brain, etc.
Some people show no or mild symptoms. The disease heals on its own. No specific treatment is available for sarcoidosis. Only supportive treatment is given. Very few people have severe complications. In some people with severe disease, anti-inflammatory medications are given.