INDIANA TYPE AMYLOIDOSIS (TYPE II)

SYMPTOMS

Indiana type amyloidosis (type II) may not produce symptoms in its initial stages. The symptoms you experience vary on which organs are damaged as the condition worsens.

Furthermore, you might encounter the following symptoms if your heart is affected:

• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Low blood pressure
• Irregular heart rate

Meanwhile, if your kidneys and liver are damaged, you may suffer the following symptoms:

• Foamy urine
• Swelling in the legs
• Inflammation and pain in the upper portion of the abdomen

You may have the following symptoms if your gastrointestinal tract is affected:

• Constipation
• Nausea 
• Weight loss
• Diarrhea 
• A feeling of fullness even after eating a small portion of food

Aside from those, other symptoms may also include:

• Weakness
• Joint pain
• Fatigue
• Bruising on your skin or around your eyes
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Swollen tongue

Get in touch with your doctor if any of these symptoms continue.

DIAGNOSIS

Your doctor will ask about your medical history and symptoms in order to identify this disease. Since the symptoms of amyloidosis may be comparable to those of other diseases, it’s critical to tell your doctor everything that you have observed since misdiagnosis is a frequent occurrence.

Furthermore, your doctor may do the following tests to assist in the diagnosis of your condition:

• Echocardiogram
• Urine and blood tests
• Bone marrow aspiration
• Biopsy

TREATMENT

Indiana type amyloidosis (type II) has no cure.Treatment aims to reduce symptoms by decreasing amyloid protein production.

Moreover, the medications used to treat the symptoms are the following:

• Medicines to manage your heart rate
• Pain relievers
• Diuretics to decrease fluid accumulation in your body
• Drugs used to control vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea