Amyloidosis - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- Amyloidosis also called amyloid disease is a rare disease that occurs when amyloid proteins build up in the heart, kidneys, liver, intestines, joints, nerves, skin, or other organs.

Symptoms-

Chest pain

Diarrhea, possibly with blood, or constipation

Irregular heart rate

Low blood pressure

Numbness tingling or pain in hands or feet

Severe fatigue and weakness

Shortness of breath

Swelling ankles and legs

Causes- Amyloidosis is caused by the buildup of an abnormal protein called amyloid which is produced in the bone marrow and can be deposited in any tissue or organ

Specialists to Visit

Cardiologist

Gastroenterologist

Neurologist

Nephrologist

Hematologist

Dermatologist

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References-
https://www.mayoclinic.org
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https://www.healthline.com
https://www.nhs.uk