What is amyloidosis?

Answer by  grammybarbj (572)

amyloidosis is an inexpicalble build of of proteins known as amyloids in organs ad tisues of the body. It is commonly seen in the heart, liver, kidneys. spleen and the GI tract and th nerve systeml It comes from the cells in the bone marrow

Answer by  VCraig (88)

Amyloidosis is a disease in which abnormal proteins called amyloid proteins build up in the organs. Organs most commonly affected are the heart, kidneys, liver, spleen, nervous system and gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms will vary based on affected organs. The exact cause is unknown, however can be attributed to genetics and chronic infection/inflammatory diseases. Treatment is based on the determined cause.

Answer by  Aubrey (356)

Amyloidosis is a rare blood disease in which substances called amyloid proteins build up in the organs. There are different types of amyloidosis and the disease can be inherited or acquired.

Answer by  MHugabom (523)

Amyloidosis is the build up proteins in tissues or organs of the body. There are multiple types of Amyloidosis, depending on the proteins involved, and the tissues effected. It can effect either a particular tissue or organ, or multiple sites. The proteins that build up are misshapen. Amyloidosis may be inherited or acquired.

Answer by  Bobinski (1652)

Amyloidosis is not cancer. It is when too much of a certain protein builds up in your body in a certain organ. This disease is actually a disease of the bone marrow, yet the protein builds up in the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, nervous system and heart.

Answer by  cafish (2035)

It is a group of diseases that affect organs in the body. Abnormal proteins are accumulated in the organs. It is a serious disease that can be life threatening.

Answer by  Mrscmrn (1449)

Amyloidosis is a group of diseases resulting from the presence of too much of a protein called amyloid. It can be localized to one area or can be systemic which can be very serious. Symptoms are dependant upon the location and organs involved.