Amyloidosis
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If you have symptoms that suggest involvement of several organs with no evident cause, the workup for amyloidosis might be considered: a group of disorders in which an abnormal protein called amyloid accumulates in tissues and organs, altering their function.
Organs it can affect: It frequently involves the heart, the kidneys, the liver, or the nervous system, depending on the type of amyloidosis.
Common symptoms: Fatigue, swelling, difficulty breathing, heart rhythm disturbances, or weight loss, which vary depending on the organs involved.
Which specialist treats it? Given its multisystem nature, it usually requires evaluation by the internist and, when there is cardiac involvement, by the cardiologist. It is advisable to consult these professionals for a workup that allows a better understanding of the condition.
Data on 70 doctors who treat amyloidosis
Which specialist treats amyloidosis?
Amyloidosis is evaluated by an internist, who coordinates the diagnosis and overall management of this condition. You can book an appointment with this specialist for your follow-up.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in amyloidosis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Roberto Galindo Lopez
Dr. Dulce Paola Grajales Garcia
Dr. Karin Ivette Campos Jimenez
Frequently asked questions
What is amyloidosis?
If you have symptoms that suggest involvement of several organs with no evident cause, the workup for amyloidosis might be considered: a group of disorders in which an abnormal protein called amyloid accumulates in tissues and organs, altering their function.
Which doctor treats amyloidosis?
Amyloidosis is evaluated by an internist, who coordinates the diagnosis and overall management of this condition. You can book an appointment with this specialist for your follow-up.