Neuro- Sarcoidosis briefly💭

Neuro-Sarcoidosis

Long-Story Short—

Neuro-Sarcoidosis is a condition where sarcoidosis affects the nervous system ergo., the central nervous system or peripheral nervous system or both.

📎Neuro-Sarcoidosis can commonly involve the cranial nerves and basal meninges.

The “nervous system” manifestation’s can vary depending on which part of the the affected area of the nervous system such as…

Affecting The …

Brain and Spinal Cord Symptoms
When the brain or spinal cord is involved, symptoms may include…

Cognitive Issues: Confusion, memory loss, or other mental disturbances.

Seizures: The occurrence of seizures is a possible symptom.

Motor Problems: Weakness, abnormal sensations, balance issues, or difficulty walking.

Autonomic Dysfunction: Can impact automatic functions like bladder, bowel, and blood pressure control.

Additionally…
Brain
Headache, Seizures, Cognitive impairment, Confusion, and Hallucinations.

Spinal Cord
Pain in the back or neck, Weakness in the arms or legs, Numbness or tingling in the extremities, and Difficulty walking.

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•Cranial Nerves•

Facial weakness or paralysis

📎Optic Nerve∙ Vision Problems•
Can include blurred vision, double vision, vision loss, or eye pain

📎Facial Weakness: Often presents as Bell's palsy, - affecting one or both sides of the face. Facial weakness or paralysis•

Hearing loss• Hearing and Balance which may manifest as vertigo, deafness, or tinnitus (ringing in the ears).

Swallowing and Speech• Difficulty swallowing or slurred speech can occur.

Loss of taste or smell
Other: Fever, Fatigue, Weight loss, and Increased thirst.
Also, The Eye with inflammation (uveitis), Joint pain, and Skin rashes.

📎—Side Bar., Who knew—
Sarcoidosis can also affect the Sinuses …

—-The possible effects/symptoms an various manifestations of neuro-sarcoidosis can be many!

Sarcoidosis awareness is key!

Note:📎Some Neurological Sarcoidosis General Symptoms!
Maybe…

Pain: Headaches and nerve pain can occur.

Fatigue: Excessive tiredness is a common symptom of sarcoidosis.

Mood and Behavioral Changes: May include irritability, agitation, or depression.

Important📎FYI:

Neurosarcoidosis can have symptoms similar to those of other nervous system disorders such as:

  Diabetes insipidus

  Hypopituitarism

  Optic neuritis

  Meningitis and as well certain tumors!

So, diagnostic tests help rule out other causes and confirm a diagnosis is important! 

Some of these tests may include-

A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the brain and spinal cord as well as a lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap.

📎Additionally-

The symptoms of "NeuroSarcoidosis" tend to be similar to...

 "multiple sclerosis"(MS)

or

transverse myelitis.

This is because neurosarcoidosis also damages the "Myelin Coating" around the nerve fibers.

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