Causes And Risk Factors For Sarcoidosis

Family History

Research is currently being done on the way family history affects the risk of developing sarcoidosis. Multiple studies have indicated individuals are at an increased risk of sarcoidosis if they have close family members with the disease. However, the reason for this correlation is still unknown.

Hereditary illnesses are passed from parent to child through the genes. Many research studies are currently being done regarding genes and sarcoidosis. If sarcoidosis has a genetic link, researchers hope to isolate the gene or genes that cause the increased risk factors.

Continue reading to learn about how age plays into this condition.