Is a rare disease that occurs when an abnormal protein, called amyloid, builds up in your organs and interferes with their normal function. Amyloid isn't normally found in the body, but it can be formed from several different types of protein. Amyloid is produced in your bone marrow and can be deposited in any tissue or organ.
Fatigue
common
Swelling or lump in eyelid
or Enlarged feet or ankle
or Swelling in lower leg
In both lower legs
or Urine with bubbles unrelated to speed of urination or bladder fullness
common
Abdominal mass
Right upper quadrant
Located in middle upper region
common
Swollen neck vein
or Difficulty breathing
Occurs or worsens with exertion
During sleep, Occurs when lying flat
common
Poor appetite
common
Unexplained skin injury
or Bleeding easily or difficulty controlling bleeding
common
Weight loss
common
Waxy skin
common
Throwing up
Blood in vomit, Dark brown liquid
or Black stool
or Bleeding from anus
common
Irregular heartbeat
or Fainting
or Dizziness
common
Muscle pain
common
Swollen belly
Tongue with wavy edges
or Enlarged tongue without inflammation or swelling
Fat in stool
A burning feeling in thigh
or A burning feeling in arms
or Gradual lower limb weakness
or Numbness or tingling in shoulders arms or hands
or A burning feeling in legs or feet
or Numbness or tingling in legs, feet, or buttocks
or Gradual upper limb weakness
Feel like vomiting
or Abdominal bloating
or Abdominal pain
Nonspecific, non-focal
Numbness or tingling in hand
Palmar aspect
Radiates to fingers
Occurs or worsens with activities that involve sustained flexing or extending the wrist
Occurs or worsens at night
or Pain in arms
or Weakness of hand
Decreased urine
Alternation between diarrhea and constipation
Noise while breathing
or Swallowing difficulties
or Strained voice
Jaw pain
Enlarged shoulder
Both shoulders
Dry eyes
or Blurred vision
or Difficulty hearing
Both ears
Multiple myeloma
or Inflammation of the colon
Crohns disease
or Rheumatoid arthritis
Family history of amyloidosis
History of alzheimer disease
Kidney failure or on dialysis
If you have Amyloidosis, then a visit to a general internist is recommended.
Contact a
General internist