Early Symptoms Of Amyloidosis
Symptoms depend on the organ affected. They greatly vary depending on the site of the body affected by the disease. Depending on the organ or system involved, following are common signs and symptoms of amyloidosis.
- Note! The symptoms of systemic amyloidosis are the combination of symptoms affecting the organs. If more than one organ is affected, your body will be showing different symptoms. This is one of the reasons why it is challenging to diagnose this condition.
Heart Related Symptoms
The build-up of amyloid proteins affects the normal functioning of the heart. It makes the muscles of the heart inflexible, and as a result, the heart pumps less blood that does not meet the body requirements. Amyloid can cause other problems such as arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats) and stiffening of walls of the heart. Following are the symptoms of heart amyloidosis:
- Lightheadedness
- Drop-in blood pressure
- Chest pain
- Irregular heartbeat
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Swelling of legs and feet