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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Shyam Patel [2]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shaghayegh Habibi, M.D.[3]
Overview
In amyloidosis, the range of symptoms depends on specific tissues and organs involved.[1] Symptoms can be quite diverse.
History and Symptoms
History
Patients with amyloidosis may have a positive history of:[2]
- Dyspnea
- Lethargy
- Weight loss
- Chest discomfort
- Fevers or chills
- Night sweats
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms in patients with primary amyloidosis include:[2]
- Bleeding tendency
- Swelling of lower limbs
- Frothy urine
Less Common Symptoms
- Enlarged tongue sensation
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Peripheral neuropathy (nerve pain including numbness and tingling)
References
- ↑ Jerzykowska S, Cymerys M, Gil LA, Balcerzak A, Pupek-Musialik D, Komarnicki MA (2014). "Primary systemic amyloidosis as a real diagnostic challenge - case study". Cent Eur J Immunol. 39 (1): 61–6. doi:10.5114/ceji.2014.42126. PMC 4439975. PMID 26155101.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mahmood S, Palladini G, Sanchorawala V, Wechalekar A (February 2014). "Update on treatment of light chain amyloidosis". Haematologica. 99 (2): 209–21. doi:10.3324/haematol.2013.087619. PMC 3912950. PMID 24497558.