Symptoms
What happens to the arms and legs in an Amyloidosis patient?
severe swelling and inflammation
When is the cause of Amyloidosis hereditary?
When the disease is inherited through genetics from parents
What medicine is similar to cancer treatment for Amyloidosis?
Chemotherapy
Hereditary amyloidosis
What happens to the tongue?
Becomes very malformed, swelling and becomes rigid
What are examples of chronic illnesses that can cause Amyloidosis?
How does heart medication affect Amyloidosis in the heart?
It destroys blood clots and regulates heart rate
What type can only occur in old ages and affects the heart?
Wild ATTR amyloidosis
How many pounds can a person with amyloidosis expect to lose?
10 or more
When does dialysis become a cause for Amyloidosis?
In older patients who have been on dialysis for more than five years
What does dialysis do?
Filters waste and fluids from the body mechanically
What type is caused by a buildup of immunoglobulin light chain?
AL amyloidosis
Why can a person with amyloidosis not lay flat on their stomach?
they are extremely out of breath
How does bone marrow cause Amyloidosis?
Creates abnormal antibodies that can not be broken down and lead to multiple myeloma
When should a patient receive a stem cell transplant?
In less serious cases when the patient can produce enough healthy cells to be reinserted to the body after treatment
What type is only triggered by underlying diseases such as Crohn's and Rheumatoid Arthritis?
AA amyloidosis