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Amyloidosis, Inherited

Amyloidosis, Inherited: Introduction

Amyloidosis, Inherited: Amyloidosis is a rare group of metabolic disorders where a protein called amyloid accumulates in body organs and tissues where it can cause damage. In the inherited form, the type of amyloid involved is usually a plasma protein called transthyretin. The main parts of the body affected are the nerves, heart and kidneys. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Amyloidosis, Inherited is available below.

Symptoms of Amyloidosis, Inherited

• Peripheral sensory neuropathy
• Motor neuropathy
• Autonomic neuropathy
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Waxy-looking skin bumps
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Amyloidosis, Inherited?

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Amyloidosis, Inherited: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Amyloidosis, Inherited:

• Kidney failure
• Respiratory failure
• Heart failure
• Endocrine failure
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Causes of Amyloidosis, Inherited

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Less Common Symptoms of Amyloidosis, Inherited

• Eye symptoms in later stages
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Amyloidosis, Inherited

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Amyloidosis, Inherited: Broader Related Topics

• Genetic conditions
• Metabolic conditions
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Types of Amyloidosis, Inherited

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