Amyloidosis is a disease in which amyloid is deposited between the cells of organs in the body leading to failure of the affected organs. Symptoms and causes are listed below:
1. Symptoms: Amyloidosis involves different organs and presents different symptoms. When the kidneys are involved, symptoms such as enlargement of both kidneys, proteinuria, hematuria, etc. may occur; when the heart is involved, it may lead to cardiac hypertrophy, cardiac arrhythmia, chest tightness, shortness of breath, etc.; when liver involvement occurs, it may lead to enlargement of the liver, impaired liver function, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms.
2. Causes: Under normal circumstances, the body will produce a small amount of amyloid, but there are certain dissolving mechanisms to prevent the occurrence of amyloidosis. When there are rays, infections, heredity, diet, environment and other reasons, it is possible to lead to amyloid production or dissolution of amyloid substances to increase or reduce the amyloid deposition, which induces amyloidosis.
Therefore, when amyloidosis is suspected, it is necessary to further check the blood routine, renal function, renal ultrasound, electrocardiogram, cardiac ultrasound, pathological biopsy and other items, and then carry out the treatment under the guidance of the doctor.