Question 1

what causes monoclonal paraproteinemia?

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Excess of Plasma cel: Plasma cells in our bone marrow make antibodies. Sometimes they become overly active/reactive and produce abnormal proteins called paraproteins. Most such protein production is benign and not uncommon in older folks. Sometimes it is excessive(more than 1gram/day) then we get concerned about a condition called multiple myeloma (paraproteins over 3 grams).

Question 2

is monoclonal paraproteinemia the same thing as myeloma?

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Yes in most ways: Myeloma is one of the differential diagnosis, the other condition is called mgus

Question 3

what is monoclonal gammopathy about?

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Please read below: According to mayo clinic.Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (mgus) is a common precancerous condition affecting people 50 years of age and older. It was first described by mayo clinic researchers in 1978 and is characterized by the presence of an abnormal protein in the blood called a (monoclonal) protein. Has(1 percent each year) of progressing to a blood cancer muliple myloma.

Question 4

what can cause monoclonal gammopathy?

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Mayo Clinic say: Plasma cells are a type of white blood cell. They are found in your bone marrow. Plasma cells produce some of the antibodies that help your body fight infection. Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance occurs when plasma cells in your bone marrow produce an abnormal protein called monoclonal protein (m protein).

Question 5

what's monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance?

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MGUS: Is a common precancerous condition affecting people 50 years of age and older. It was first described by mayo clinic researchers in 1978 and is characterized by the presence of an abnormal protein in the blood called a (monoclonal) protein or m protein.Mgus has a small risk (1 percent each year) of progressing to a blood cancer called multiple myeloma or a related condition.

Question 6

can i treat a possible monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance at home?

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Nope: You don't treat an mgus, it is a condition that can ultimately lead to multiple myeloma (risk is about 1% per year) but as of itself does not need therapy (assuming it was correctly diagnosed).  You need to have labs checked at least 1 or 2 times a year so you should follow up with your doc indefinitely.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance?

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A monoclonal: Gammopathy is an elevation in a specific type of immune protein in the blood.  The work-up includes tests of urine protein, bones and blood production.  If no serious associated disease is found then the clinical finding is called mgus.  The patient is followed over time to see if the gammopathy becomes "significant."  some patients declare themselves later with multiple myemoma or lymphoma.

Question 8

what are possible causes of highly elevated imm levels with low img levels with no monoclonal gammopathy present?

Accepted Answer

May not be a problem: This may depend on your  genetic  background and  not be a medical problem. We would need  an explanation of your problems, blurred  vision, night  sweats. Why are you on opiates

Question 9

what is an iga heavy chain monoclonal gammopathy?

Accepted Answer

Terminology: Unless you meant to say alpha heavy chain monoclonal gammopathy, the term you used does not add up.
Visit this site for info on this topic: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentTypeID=134&amp;ContentID=121
Wish you good health!

Question 10

is mononuclueosis associated at all with monoclonal gammopathy?

Accepted Answer

No: Ebv  infection, the cause of mononucleosis is not usually related to monoclonal gammopathy. Ebv induced lymphoma may produce monoclonal gammopathy, but that would be an uncommon situation.

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