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How dangerous is kidney amyloidosis? my doctor told me that ive got that condition and there is no treatment other than regular check ups, monitoring blood pressure-to ensure condition is stable- whats th life expectancy with kidney amyloidosis?
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Amyloidosis of the Kidney can be secondary to many kinds of diseases or primary. You need to be investigated at a major medical center which specializes in this condition and only then can an answer be given re. prognosis.
Answered 7/20/2021
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Newer treatments for amyloid are being tried. There is more than one type of amyloid and amyloid due to immunoglobulin disorders are more treatable. You should consult both a nephrologist and a hematologist. Wish you good health!
Answered 7/20/2021
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