Primary amyloidosis history and symptoms
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shaghayegh Habibi, M.D.[2]Shyam Patel [3] Syed Hassan A. Kazmi BSc, MD [4]
Overview
In primary amyloidosis, the range of symptoms depends on specific tissues and organs involved. Symptoms can be quite diverse.
History and Symptoms
History
Patients with amyloidosis may have a positive history of:[1][2]
Symtoms
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms in patients with primary amyloidosis include:[1]
- Anasarca
- Bleeding tendency
- Swelling of lower limbs
- Frothy urine
- Chest pain
- Numbness or tingling
- Early satiety
- Joint pains
Less Common Symptoms
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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.
- ↑ Cichoż-Lach H, Prozorow-Król B, Swatek J, Skrzydło-Radomańska B, Buk L, Zdunek M, Kowalik A, Słomka M (2014). "Hepatomegaly, weight loss and general malaise - the first manifestations of primary systemic amyloidosis". Prz Gastroenterol. 9 (1): 57–61. doi:10.5114/pg.2014.40853. PMC 4027848. PMID 24868301.