What is Amyloidosis?
Amyloidosis is a group of diseases in which protein is deposited locally in specific organs or throughout the body. Generally, primary amyloidosis affects nerves, skin, tongue, joints, heart and liver; secondary amyloidosis often affects the spleen, kidneys, liver and adrenal glands.
How do members experience Amyloidosis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Amyloidosis*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Amyloidosis*
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Who has Amyloidosis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 8 | |
| 50s | 12 | |
| 60s | 39 | |
| 70+ | 49 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 50 | |
| Female | 59 |
Talk to people with Amyloidosis
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