Secondary systemic amyloidosis : Treatment & Expectations (Amyloidosis

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Secondary systemic amyloidosis

Alternate Names : Amyloidosis - secondary systemic

Treatment

The condition that is causing the amyloidosis should be treated. Some persons may need a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. There is no specific treatment for amyloidosis itself.

Prognosis (Expectations)

How well a person does depends on which organs are affected. If the disease involves the heart and kidneys, it may lead to organ failure and death.

Complications

Calling Your Health Care Provider

Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of this condition. The following are serious symptoms that require prompt medical attention:

Bleeding
Irregular heartbeats
Numbness
Shortness of breath
Swelling
Weak grip

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Review Date : 5/3/2009
Reviewed By : David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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