Do I Have Amyloidosis?

Do you have swelling in your ankles and legs?

Do you have numbness, tingling or pain in your hands or feet?

Do you have a pain in your wrist or a diagnosis of a carpal tunnel syndrome?

Do you have weak nails?

Do you have severe fatigue and weakness?

Do you have shortness of breath even with minimal effort?

Do you have a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat?

Do you have poor appetite and an unintentional weight loss of more than 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms)?

Do you have bloating or excessive gas?

Do you have diarrhea, possibly with blood, or constipation?

Do you have an enlarged tongue, which sometimes looks rippled around its edge?

Do you have lightheadedness upon standing?

Do you have a purple color on the eyelids and/or around the eyes?

Do you bruise easily, or have purplish color in the area of skin folds?

Do you have excessive bubbles in the urine?

Do you urinate less than usual or get up at night to urinate?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have amyloidosis. Amyloidosis is a rare medical disorder characterized by the accumulation of an abnormal protein (amyloid) in the body. In amyloidosis, proteins change their shape by misfolding, then bind together and form amyloid fibrils or amyloid. Amyloid builds up in various organs, causing them to thicken and gradually lose their function. Amyloid deposits often affect the heart, skin, kidney, liver, spleen, digestive tract and nervous system. There are about 30 types of amyloidosis. Some of them are associated with other diseases and can be improved with treatment of the underlying cause, while others may lead to organ failure.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have amyloidosis. Amyloidosis is a medical condition caused by the accumulation of amyloid in various organs in your body. Amyloid is an abnormal protein that is produced in the bone marrow, and cannot be normally found in the healthy human body. Amyloidosis can often be overlooked because the symptoms may be similar to other, more common diseases. Also, amyloidosis may not cause symptoms in its early stages; they become obvious in the advanced stages of the disease. Diagnosis is based on blood and urine tests, biopsy and imaging tests that can detect the extent of the disease.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have amyloidosis. Amyloidosis is a rare and serious health condition that results from the accumulation of amyloid in multiple organs in your body. Amyloid is a type of deformed protein that cannot be produced by a healthy organism. This condition can cause serious damage to your heart, kidneys and nervous system. Amyloidosis cannot be cured, but the right treatment can reduce amyloid production and help control symptoms. A doctor who specializes in blood disorders is called a hematologist. He will recommend the best treatment option for you. Treatment involves medications and chemotherapy.