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Description and Symptoms of Amyloidosis
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Amyloidosis is a group of diseases in which amyloid-a protein-like substance-builds up in the organs and tissues. The buildup may happen systemically (throughout the body) or locally (in one tissue).
| | Heart disease and irregular heart beat |
| | Kidney disorders, including kidney failure |
| | Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, such as perforation (hole), bleeding, slow movement of matter through the GI tract, and blockage |
| | Enlarged liver |
| | Diminished function of the spleen |
| | Diminished function of the adrenal and other endocrine glands |
| | Problems in transmitting nerve signals, which could lead to impotence, gastrointestinal problems, and orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure upon standing) |
| | Carpal tunnel syndrome (compression and irritation of the median nerve in the wrist) |
| | Skin conditions, such as growths, color changes, purpura (bleeding into the skin) around the eyes, and easy bruising |
| | Enlarged tongue, sometimes with swelling under the jaw, breathing difficulties, and sleep apnea |
| | Lung problems |
| | Swelling of the shoulder joints (may look like shoulder pads under the skin) |
| | Susceptibility to bleeding problems |
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