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Many people who have sarcoidosis have no symptoms or generally feel unwell. Symptoms will also depend on what organ is affected. Sarcoidosis most often affects the lungs and the lymph nodes in the chest. If inflammation continues, some people may have permanent scarring (fibrosis) that can cause life-threatening heart or lung problems.
Many people have general symptoms, such as feeling depressed, very tired, and a general feeling of discomfort. You may also faint or have unexplained weight loss.
Lofgren’s syndrome is a classic set of signs and symptoms of sarcoidosis:
Some people have Lofgren’s syndrome when they first develop sarcoidosis. This is most common in women between ages 30 and 40. It usually goes away completely within 2 years.
Sarcoidosis in the lungs may cause you to:
However, you can have sarcoidosis in the lungs without these symptoms. Other symptoms based on the affected organ include:
If untreated, or if the treatment does not work, sarcoidosis can cause serious complications, such as: