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Amyloidosis

Symptoms

The symptoms caused by amyloidosis depend on the extent of the damage done by the protein deposits, and which body organs are affected. Symptoms can include:

• Fatigue

• Difficulty breathing

• Chronic diarrhea, constipation or excessive gas

• Vomiting

• Blood in the stool, which may look red or black like coffee grounds

• Weight loss

• Muscle weakness

• Joint pain

• An enlarged tongue

• Difficulty chewing or swallowing

• Rash

• Memory problems

• Nerve pain or numbness

The symptoms caused by amyloidosis depend on the extent of the damage done by the protein deposits, and which body organs are affected. Symptoms can include:

• Fatigue

• Difficulty breathing

• Chronic diarrhea, constipation or excessive gas

• Vomiting

• Blood in the stool, which may look red or black like coffee grounds

• Weight loss

• Muscle weakness

• Joint pain

• An enlarged tongue

• Difficulty chewing or swallowing

• Rash

• Memory problems

• Nerve pain or numbness