Primary Amyloidosis

Let's start with the specialist: primary amyloidosis is a condition usually evaluated by the internist and the rheumatologist, because it affects several organs at once and requires an integral approach. It is a disorder in which an abnormal protein, called amyloid, accumulates in different tissues and disrupts their functioning.

What it may affect: depending on where the amyloid is deposited, it may involve the heart, the kidneys, the liver, the nerves, or the digestive system.

Signs that may appear: swelling, marked tiredness, a sensation of shortness of breath, tingling, or weight loss without an apparent cause.

When to seek care: in the face of persistent symptoms that are not easily explained and affect more than one organ. Because of its complexity, evaluating this condition together with a physician experienced in systemic diseases helps to understand the scope of the problem.