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Sarcoidosis: Cases
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Not unless the sarcoidosis is causing high blood calcium levels. About 1 in 10 people with sarcoidosis do have high blood calcium levels. If this is the case for you, you’ll need to reduce your intake of calcium rich foods (such as dairy products, oranges, canned salmon with bones), vitamins containing calcium, vitamin D, and excessive sun exposure (eg, sunbathing) should be avoided.
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Complications from sarcoidosis usually occur in only the most serious cases, and can include heart, kidney, and lung damage. Ulcers, diabetes, high blood pressure, and infections, such as tuberculosis, may result from long-term use of corticosteroids.
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In the US: The prevalence of sarcoidosis is 1-40 cases per 100,000 population. In whites, the annual incidence is 10-14 cases per 100,000 population, whereas in African Americans, especially women, the annual incidence is much higher, at 35.5-64 cases per 100,000 population.
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