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Amyloidosis
A condition where there is a build up of amyloid proteins (considered an abnormal protein) in the heart, kidneys, liver, or other organs.
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Rare | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | |||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Common |
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A 39-year old asked:
Is amyloidosis genetic?
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How is amyloidosis diagnosed?
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A 41-year old asked:
What are the tests for amyloidosis?
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What sort of problem is amyloidosis?
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A 32-year old asked:
Are there different forms of amyloidosis?
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Does amyloidosis have a particular cause?
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A 32-year old asked:
Is there a special diet that helps amyloidosis?
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A member asked:
What is the definition or description of: Amyloidosis?
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A 27-year old asked:
I am busy with my work and family and don't have time for amyloidosis. How can I treat it fast?
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A 27-year old asked:
Not sure why this happened, but doctor says I have amyloidosis. Am trying to figure out what it is before I tell my boss.?
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A 31-year old female asked:
A friend was just diagnosed with Familial Amyloidosis.what treatment is there? can he live normal? is it herditory? is there support? research?
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A 40-year old asked:
Is amyloidosis always fatal?
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How can I address primary amyloidosis?
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A 36-year old asked:
Would st john's wort help primary amyloidosis?
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A 39-year old asked:
Can amyloidosis also present if I have systemic lupus?
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A 40-year old asked:
Can amyloidosis interact with certain pain medications?
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A 26-year old asked:
Can I have amyloidosis and systemic lupus at the same time?
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A 35-year old asked:
Is average lifespan shorter for a person with familial amyloidosis?
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A 25-year old asked:
Could treatments for nocardia and amyloidosis be administered at the same time?
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A 36-year old asked:
Is?amyloidosis defined as?a cancer?
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A 36-year old asked:
Can blood tests diagnose amyloidosis?
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A 37-year old asked:
What is a cure for Macular Amyloidosis?
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A 37-year old asked:
Can amyloidosis be driven into remission?
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A 35-year old asked:
What is primary amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy?
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A 24-year old asked:
If lichen amyloidosis is so rare, how could five members of my family have it?
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A 27-year old male asked:
What is the treatment of macular amyloidosis.it spread very fast in my body.how can i stop it.
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A 54-year old male asked:
Amyloidosis. Saw new neuro, he said wont get involved, its amyloidosis. What do I do from here, no pcp , this is the NHS?
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A 37-year old female asked:
Hi..can u tell me any home remedies to get rid of itching due to macular amyloidosis.....its unbeatable even after taking anyihistamins...
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A 30-year old female asked:
I want to buy some effective medicine for lichen amyloidosis. But I'm in Malaysia. Please consult me How to buy it? And which medicine?
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A 38-year old asked:
Does lichen amyloidosis affect sexual desire?
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