Amyloidosis
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If you have symptoms that suggest involvement of several organs with no evident cause, the workup for amyloidosis might be considered: a group of disorders in which an abnormal protein called amyloid accumulates in tissues and organs, altering their function.
Organs it can affect: It frequently involves the heart, the kidneys, the liver, or the nervous system, depending on the type of amyloidosis.
Common symptoms: Fatigue, swelling, difficulty breathing, heart rhythm disturbances, or weight loss, which vary depending on the organs involved.
Which specialist treats it? Given its multisystem nature, it usually requires evaluation by the internist and, when there is cardiac involvement, by the cardiologist. It is advisable to consult these professionals for a workup that allows a better understanding of the condition.
Data on 62 doctors who treat amyloidosis
Which specialist treats amyloidosis?
Amyloidosis is evaluated by an internist, who coordinates the diagnosis and overall management of this condition. You can book an appointment with this specialist for your follow-up.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in amyloidosis
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Dr. Pedro Mario Gonzalez Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is amyloidosis?
If you have symptoms that suggest involvement of several organs with no evident cause, the workup for amyloidosis might be considered: a group of disorders in which an abnormal protein called amyloid accumulates in tissues and organs, altering their function.
Which doctor treats amyloidosis?
Amyloidosis is evaluated by an internist, who coordinates the diagnosis and overall management of this condition. You can book an appointment with this specialist for your follow-up.