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Amyloidosis Treatment
Treatment
In the case of secondary amyloidosis, the goal is to treat the underlying disease. For example, treatment of tuberculosis should stop secondary amyloidosis worsens. Similarly, the control of inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis drugs could stop the inflammation associated with amyloidosis.
There is no cure for most cases of primary amyloidosis. The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms and slow the progression of the disorder. Some medications such as corticosteroids, chemotherapy agents and colchicine can decrease inflammation and treat some cases of amyloidosis, but are not effective if the disease is severe or very advanced. Read the rest of this entry »
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Amyloidosis Diagnosis
Amyloid proteins can accumulate for a long time before causing symptoms, so the disease is not diagnosed until it is well established. Chances are, first, your doctor may perform several tests to rule out other diseases, because the symptoms associated with amyloidosis are common to different diseases.
Perform a general examination for signs of disease that could be caused by amyloidosis. The exam may include: Read the rest of this entry »
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Amyloidosis Symptoms
Symptoms
The symptoms caused by this disease depends on the degree of harm caused by protein deposits and organs of the body affected. Symptoms may include:
* fatigue
* Shortness of breath
* Chronic diarrhea, constipation or excessive gas
* vomiting
* Blood in the stool
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Amyloidosis
Amyloidosis is a disease characterized by the accumulation in tissues and organs of an abnormal protein called amyloid. Protein deposits can be made in a single organ or dispersed throughout the body.
The disease causes serious problems in the affected areas, such as the heart, brain, kidneys and digestive tract. As a result, people with amyloidosis in different parts of the body can experience different physical problems: Read the rest of this entry »