Amyloidosis

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Amyloidosis occurs when abnormal proteins called amyloids build up and form deposits. The deposits can collect in organs such as the kidney and heart. This can cause the organs to become stiff and unable to work the way they should. There are three main types of amyloidosis:Primary - with no known causeSecondary - caused by another disease, including some types of cancerFamilial - passed down through genesSymptoms can vary, depending upon which organs are affected. Treatment depends on the type of amyloidosis you have. The goal is to help with symptoms and limit the production of proteins. If another disease is the cause, it needs to be treated.

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Amyloidosis occurs when abnormal proteins called amyloids build up and form deposits. The deposits can collect in organs such as the kidney and heart. This can cause the organs to become stiff and unable to work the way they should. There are three main types of amyloidosis:Primary - with no known causeSecondary - caused by another disease, including some types of cancerFamilial - passed down through genesSymptoms can vary, depending upon which organs are affected. Treatment depends on the type of amyloidosis you have. The goal is to help with symptoms and limit the production of proteins. If another disease is the cause, it needs to be treated.

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Amyloidosis | Stanford Health Care
Our hematologists (blood disorder specialists) offer the latest treatments for people with amyloidosis, caused by abnormal protein buildup in body organs.
https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/blood-heart-circulation/amyloidosis.html
AL Amyloidosis (Amyloid Light chain)
Learn about amyloid light chain amyloidosis from Cleveland Clinic. This "protein misfolding disorder" can affect the heart, kidney, skin, stomach, small and large intestines, nerves, and liver -- causing these organs and tissues to thicken and eventually lose function.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15718-amyloidosis-al-amyloid-light-chain
Amyloidosis: Introduction | Cancer.Net
ON THIS PAGE: You will find some basic information about this disease, which is not cancer, and the parts of the body it may affect. This is the first page of Cancer.Net’s Guide to Amyloidosis. To see other pages, use the menu. Think of that menu as a roadmap to this full guide.
https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/amyloidosis/introduction
Amyloidosis: MedlinePlus
Amyloidosis is a rare condition that can affect different organs of the body. Find out about amyloidosis treatment and symptoms.
https://medlineplus.gov/amyloidosis.html
Amyloidosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and More
Amyloidosis is a rare condition that causes an abnormal protein called amyloid to build up in the body. Here's what you need to know.
https://www.healthline.com/health/amyloidosis
Amyloidosis
Amyloidosis is a systemic disorder that is classified into several types. The different types of amyloidosis are classified as systemic or localized
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/amyloidosis/
Amyloidosis
Amyloidosis is a rare disease that is a consequence of abnormal protein (amyloid) deposits in body tissues and organs.
https://www.medicinenet.com/amyloidosis/article.htm
Amyloidosis Foundation
Supporting amyloidosis patients and their families while promoting research, education and awareness. www.amyloidosis.org 1-877-AMYLOID info@amyloidosis.org
http://amyloidosis.org
Amyloidosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
This rare disease can affect different organs in different people. Find out how early and accurate diagnosis can lead to better outcomes.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/amyloidosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20353178
Amyloidosis
Amyloidosis is when an abnormal protein called amyloid builds up in your tissues and organs. When it does, it affects their shape and how they work. Amyloidosis is a serious health problem that can lead to life-threatening organ failure.
https://www.webmd.com/cancer/lymphoma/amyloidosis-symptoms-causes-treatments

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Amyloidosis | Stanford Health Care
Our hematologists (blood disorder specialists) offer the latest treatments for people with amyloidosis, caused by abnormal protein buildup in body organs.
https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/blood-heart-circulation/amyloidosis.html
AL Amyloidosis (Amyloid Light chain)
Learn about amyloid light chain amyloidosis from Cleveland Clinic. This "protein misfolding disorder" can affect the heart, kidney, skin, stomach, small and large intestines, nerves, and liver -- causing these organs and tissues to thicken and eventually lose function.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15718-amyloidosis-al-amyloid-light-chain
Amyloidosis: Introduction | Cancer.Net
ON THIS PAGE: You will find some basic information about this disease, which is not cancer, and the parts of the body it may affect. This is the first page of Cancer.Net’s Guide to Amyloidosis. To see other pages, use the menu. Think of that menu as a roadmap to this full guide.
https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/amyloidosis/introduction
Amyloidosis: MedlinePlus
Amyloidosis is a rare condition that can affect different organs of the body. Find out about amyloidosis treatment and symptoms.
https://medlineplus.gov/amyloidosis.html
Amyloidosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and More
Amyloidosis is a rare condition that causes an abnormal protein called amyloid to build up in the body. Here's what you need to know.
https://www.healthline.com/health/amyloidosis
Amyloidosis
Amyloidosis is a systemic disorder that is classified into several types. The different types of amyloidosis are classified as systemic or localized
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/amyloidosis/
Amyloidosis
Amyloidosis is a rare disease that is a consequence of abnormal protein (amyloid) deposits in body tissues and organs.
https://www.medicinenet.com/amyloidosis/article.htm
Amyloidosis Foundation
Supporting amyloidosis patients and their families while promoting research, education and awareness. www.amyloidosis.org 1-877-AMYLOID info@amyloidosis.org
http://amyloidosis.org
Amyloidosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
This rare disease can affect different organs in different people. Find out how early and accurate diagnosis can lead to better outcomes.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/amyloidosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20353178
Amyloidosis
Amyloidosis is when an abnormal protein called amyloid builds up in your tissues and organs. When it does, it affects their shape and how they work. Amyloidosis is a serious health problem that can lead to life-threatening organ failure.
https://www.webmd.com/cancer/lymphoma/amyloidosis-symptoms-causes-treatments

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