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==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
===Common Symptoms=== | ===Common Symptoms=== | ||
Symptoms depend on the organs affected by the deposits. | Symptoms depend on the organs affected by the deposits. These organs can include the [[tongue]], [[intestine]]s, skeletal and smooth [[muscle]]s, [[nerve]]s, [[skin]], [[ligament]]s, [[heart]], [[liver]], [[spleen]], and [[kidney]]s. | ||
Symptoms include: | Symptoms include: | ||
* | * [[Palpitation]]s | ||
* [[Hemoptysis]] | * [[Hemoptysis]] | ||
* [[Cough]] | * [[Cough]] | ||
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* [[Numbness]] of hands and feet | * [[Numbness]] of hands and feet | ||
* [[Shortness of breath]] | * [[Shortness of breath]] | ||
* Skin changes | * [[Skin changes]] | ||
* Swallowing problems | * [[Swallowing]] problems | ||
* Swelling in the arms and legs | * [[Enlarged tongue]] | ||
* [[Swelling]] in the arms and legs | |||
* Weak hand grip | * Weak hand grip | ||
* [[Weight loss]] | * [[Weight loss]] | ||
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Overview
Symptoms depend upon the organs that are affected by the amyloid deposits. These organs can include the intestines, skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, nerves, skin, ligaments, heart, liver, spleen, and kidneys.
History
Symptoms
Common Symptoms
Symptoms depend on the organs affected by the deposits. These organs can include the tongue, intestines, skeletal and smooth muscles, nerves, skin, ligaments, heart, liver, spleen, and kidneys.
Symptoms include:
- Palpitations
- Hemoptysis
- Cough
- Lightheadedness
- Fatigue
- Numbness of hands and feet
- Shortness of breath
- Skin changes
- Swallowing problems
- Enlarged tongue
- Swelling in the arms and legs
- Weak hand grip
- Weight loss
Less Common Symptoms
- Decreased urine output
- Diarrhea
- Hoarseness or changing voice
- Joint pain
- Weakness