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==Symptoms==
==Symptoms==
===Common Symptoms===
===Common Symptoms===
Symptoms depend on the organs affected by the deposits. These organs can include the tongue, intestines, skeletal and smooth muscles, nerves, skin, ligaments, heart, liver, spleen, and kidneys.
Symptoms depend on the organs affected by the deposits. These organs can include the [[tongue]], [[intestine]]s, skeletal and smooth [[muscle]]s, [[nerve]]s, [[skin]], [[ligament]]s, [[heart]], [[liver]], [[spleen]], and [[kidney]]s.


Symptoms include:
Symptoms include:
* Palpitations
* [[Palpitation]]s
* [[Hemoptysis]]
* [[Hemoptysis]]
* [[Cough]]
* [[Cough]]
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* [[Numbness]] of hands and feet
* [[Numbness]] of hands and feet
* [[Shortness of breath]]
* [[Shortness of breath]]
* Skin changes
* [[Skin changes]]
* Swallowing problems
* [[Swallowing]] problems
* Swelling in the arms and legs
* [[Enlarged tongue]]
* [[Swelling]] in the arms and legs
* Weak hand grip
* Weak hand grip
* [[Weight loss]]
* [[Weight loss]]

Revision as of 13:08, 26 November 2012

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Overview

Symptoms depend upon the organs that are affected by the amyloid deposits. These organs can include the intestines, skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, nerves, skin, ligaments, heart, liver, spleen, and kidneys.

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Common Symptoms

Symptoms depend on the organs affected by the deposits. These organs can include the tongue, intestines, skeletal and smooth muscles, nerves, skin, ligaments, heart, liver, spleen, and kidneys.

Symptoms include:

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