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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 »