Ayurvedic Treatment for Sarcoidosis

What is Sarcoidosis?

Sarcoidosis is a kind of inflammatory disease that affects multiple organs in the body. It is a condition with growth of inflammatory cells in different parts of body organs. Most commonly Sarcoidosis occurs in lungs, skin, eyes and lymph nodes. In people with Sarcoidosis, nodules or abnormal masses called granulomas may alter the normal structure and functions of affected organ. Granuloma consists of inflamed tissues.

What are the Causes for Sarcoidosis?

Sarcoidosis causes are not known exactly. It can be due to some genetic predisposition. Our immune system protects us from foresight bacteria and virus and other substances but in Sarcoidosis our immune cells get collected in the form of granulomas in particular organ of body and produce the symptoms.

What are the Signs and Symptoms of Sarcoidosis?

Signs and symptoms of Sarcoidosis depends upon the organ affected. Sometimes the condition is not diagnosed and can be known when chest x ray is taken for some other reasons. Sarcoidosis sometimes develops gradually and symptoms stay for a very long time of period but sometimes symptoms appear and disappear very quickly so there are variations in patients with Sarcoidosis.

General signs and symptoms are:-

• Fever
• Fatigue and general weakness
• Inflammation of lymph nodes
• Weight loss

As lungs, skin, eyes and lymph nodes are the parts affected so here are symptoms as per part involved:-

Skin:-

• Reddish purple bumps are seen especially on shins of ankles
• Nodules
• Lesions
• Change in color
• Some rashes

Lung:-

• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Constant dry cough
• wheezing

Eyes:-

• Pain in the eye
• Redness and burning eyes
• Blurred vision
• sensitivity to light

What could be the Complications of Sarcoidosis?

• Damage to lungs tissues - Shortness of breath
• Harm to kidneys - Kidney failure
• Eyes are affected - Cataracts, glaucoma
• Heart is affected - Abnormal heart rhythms
• Damage to joints - Joint abnormalities
• Nervous system is hampered - Facial paralysis

What are the Risk Factors for Sarcoidosis?

• Genetic factors and family history
• Age - It happens commonly between the ages of 20 to 40
• Gender - Women are more prone to develop this.
• Race - African Americans are more prone to have with Sarcoidosis.

Treatment of Sarcoidosis

There is no cure for Sarcoidosis in modern science but this condition can be managed very well with ayurvedic treatment. Ayurveda thinks bit different from modern science. It says that though it is anautoimmune disease but every cell of body is working in an intelligent way as it knows its duty and work. Sometime due to improper diet and life style habits hinder thenormal functioning of cells which results in the condition like Sarcoidosis.

There are wonderful herbal remedies for sarcoidosis. Ayurveda has mentioned amazing herbs for healthy body and for easy convenience one can opt for authentic ayurvedic medicines on regular basis or as advised for recommended time of period. These are really effective and result giving more over one can stay away from the fear of any kind of side effect.

Dietary Guidelines

• There must be a natural alkalizing diet for Sarcoidosis patients.
• Include fresh fruits and vegetables which are great antioxidants and fiber rich.
• Opt for vegetables like bottle gourd, round gourd, ridge gourd, ash gourd, spinach, carrots etc.
• Eat fruits like apples, pears, papaya, berries.
• Avoid cold food stuffs.
• Avoid alcohol and Soft drinks.
• Avoid all kind of junk, packed or fried food items.
• Avoid exposure to dust and direct sun light.