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Amyloidosis

Amyloidosis

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A condition where there is a build up of amyloid proteins (considered an abnormal protein) in the heart, kidneys, liver, or other organs.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Is a type of:

Metabolic diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very rare
Baby
0-2
Rare
Preteen
6-13
Rare
Teenager
14-18
Rare
Young adult
19-40
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Common

How it can usually be treated?

Incurable but treatment can help

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Symptoms

Constipation
Fatigue
Stomach cramps
Diarrhea
Difficulty breathing after exercise
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Amyloidosis
Bortezomib
2.8
61 reviews
Colchicine
2.4
61 reviews
Diuretic medicines
Blood thinners
Pain medication

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Amyloidosis

Surgery

Liver transplant
3.1
9 reviews

Tests

B type natriuretic peptide
Troponin
Comprehensive metabolic panel
Complete blood count
Electrocardiogram
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How is amyloidosis diagnosed?

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How does someone get amyloidosis?

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What are the tests for amyloidosis?

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What sort of problem is amyloidosis?

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What is Amyloidosis a risk factor for?

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Are there different forms of amyloidosis?

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Does amyloidosis have a particular cause?

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What does it mean when a man has amyloidosis?

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Cen anyone tell me anything about amyloidosis ?

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What are some of the risk factors for getting Amyloidosis?

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A 27-year old asked:

I am busy with my work and family and don't have time for amyloidosis. How can I treat it fast?

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My grandmother has been diagnosed with amyloidosis, what does can be expected for her and my family?

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My grandmother has been diagnosed with amyloidosis, What does this mean? How will this affect her and our family?

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What do you suggest if my grandmother has been diagnosed with amyloidosis, what does this mean for her and my family?

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Is amyloidosis always fatal?

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Can amyloidosis be treatable?

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How many patients get amyloidosis?

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How can I address primary amyloidosis?

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Would st john's wort help primary amyloidosis?

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What is a good online support group for amyloidosis?

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A 39-year old asked:

Can amyloidosis also present if I have systemic lupus?

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Can amyloidosis interact with certain pain medications?

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Can I have amyloidosis and systemic lupus at the same time?

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A 34-year old asked:

What is the fastest rate at which primary amyloidosis can spread?

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A 35-year old asked:

Is average lifespan shorter for a person with familial amyloidosis?

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A 30-year old asked:

What are the symptoms of cryoglobulinemia that is linked with amyloidosis?

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A 44-year old male asked:

With hereditary amyloidosis what is the percentage of individuals who exhibit clinical symptoms?

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