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Amyloidosis is a disease. It is caused by a buildup of Amyloid, a protein that the body naturally produces. When it builds up, it can affect various organs in the body and cause a variety of symptoms and problems. If left untreated, it can be serious and cause organ failure. While anyone can be affected by this condition, there are certain things that are known to cause it or put a person more at risk for developing it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knowing if you are at risk for this disease or not can help you seek medical treatment promptly and avoid complications. Doctors who know their patients are at risk often monitor them for the condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While there is no way to avoid getting Amyloidosis, being aware of the risks and causes can help you avoid any severe complications and ensure you get treatment as soon as it appears. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the most common causes and risk factors of the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Age<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While a person\u2019s age cannon cause Amyloidosis<\/a>, it is a risk factor. Most people who are diagnosed with the disease are between the age of 60 and 70. Earlier onset can occur, and it is not known why it affects the elderly more often. It is believed to be related to kidney function and other medical conditions. As the body ages, it fails to function correctly, and people are more prone to diseases. Age also increases the risk of developing an inflammatory disease, kidney disease, and other medical conditions, which can also lead to Amyloidosis or increase the risk of getting it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certain antibodies that are produced by the aging body can also cause amyloid deposits to be placed throughout the body, preventing organs from functioning properly and increasing the risk of the disease. Doctors routinely monitor elderly patients to see if there are any signs of the disease so they can treat it promptly to avoid complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Gender<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gender can play a role in who gets Amyloidosis. While it can affect people of all genders, it is more likely to affect men. In fact, almost 70% of all cases of Amyloidosis affect men. The reason why is not clear, but it is believed to be related to how the male body ages and how it released Amyloid later in life. Men are also more likely to suffer more severe symptoms of the disease than women. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Men who have heart disease or kidney disease are more at risk of suffering from the condition. Protein <\/a>is processed differently in males, which may play a role in why they are more likely to suffer from this condition than women. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Men who suffer from Amyloidosis typically experience dark spots around and under their eyes, but they may also experience symptoms on other parts of the body, depending on which organs are affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Chronic Inflammatory Disease<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are several inflammatory diseases that can cause Amyloidosis. Some of these include rheumatoid arthritis<\/a>, tuberculosis, multiple myeloma, and osteomyelitis. Some people are away that they have these diseases before they start demonstrating symptoms of Amyloidosis. Others will show symptoms of Amyloidosis before being diagnosed with the chronic inflammatory disease. Doctors often see patients who are suffering from Amyloidosis and decide to do tests to determine the underlying cause. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The condition doesn\u2019t appear on its own or for no reason, so patients should be willing to undergo tests to determine the cause. In most cases, an undiagnosed inflammatory disease is to blame. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients may see an improvement in the appearance of the Amyloidosis once they begin treatment for the chronic inflammatory disease that is believed to be causing it. In some cases, the condition is permanent and will not improve even with the successful treatment of the underlying cause of disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Race<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While this condition can affect people of all races, it seems that people of African American descent are more at risk. They are more likely to carry the mutated gene that causes the disease and also makes it more likely to harm the heart. People who notice that their parents or grandparents suffered from this condition are more likely to inherit it as well. The risk is increased when an African American is male, has heart or kidney problems, a family history, and a chronic inflammatory disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctors monitor their patients carefully if they are at risk for developing Amyloidosis and will also test them for underlying causes. While the race is a risk factor, dark-skinned people are less likely to notice the bruising <\/a>and blood pooling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are often diagnosed based on other symptoms or by accident while doctors are checking for other diseases or illnesses or during routine health scans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Kidney Dialysis <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People who suffer from kidney disease are more likely to suffer from Amyloidosis, and their risk increases when they undergo dialysis. The Amyloid that builds up in the body and causes the condition is normally flushed out of the system by the kidneys<\/a>. When the kidneys aren\u2019t functioning properly, it can\u2019t be flushed. Kidney dialysis may still flush the Amyloid, but not before it has a chance to build up. Dialysis also doesn\u2019t always work as well as the body\u2019s natural processes so it may fail to flush the amyloids at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people don\u2019t experience the condition until they have undergone a few sessions of Amyloidosis. If your doctor thinks you may be at risk for Amyloidosis while undergoing dialysis, he may monitor you after each session to check for signs of the condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the kidney dialysis is ongoing, the patient may have to deal with the condition. If it is only for a short period of time, the Amyloidosis may improve once dialysis is finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Genetics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Genetics <\/a>play a big role in who gets Amyloidosis and who doesn\u2019t. Mutated genes are often the cause of the condition and tend to be passed down from parents to children. In fact, a person is more likely to suffer from the condition if they have a grandparent with it. If you know you have a family history of the condition, you should alert your doctor. Doctors may be able to test for an underlying cause and determine if there is a gene mutation causing the condition or something else. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They may also be able to determine if you are more at risk for other diseases and illnesses that are connected to Amyloidosis. Blood tests and urine tests are often used to determine if there is a buildup of Amyloidosis in the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sooner you are diagnosed with the condition, and a cause is found, the sooner you can begin treatment. Proper treatment can lessen the symptoms and severity of the condition and help you avoid surgery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Kidney Disease<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The kidneys flush toxins <\/a>and any proteins that build up in the body on a daily basis. If they are working properly, they can usually do this before anything has a chance to build up to high levels in the body and cause problems. If a person is suffering from kidney disease or if the kidneys aren\u2019t functioning properly, they may not be able to flush the system as they should. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people don\u2019t even know their kidneys aren\u2019t functioning properly until they begin to experience symptoms of Amyloidosis. They seek medical attention, and a doctor may do tests to determine the functionality of the kidneys. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, this condition can help patients get the treatment they need and prevent kidney disease from getting worse. If the effects of kidney disease can be reversed, and the kidneys can begin to function properly, the symptoms of the Amyloidosis may subside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Medications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are some medications that can make Amyloidosis worse or put a person more at risk for developing it. Medications <\/a>rarely cause the condition, but they can aggravate it. Blood thinners can make a person bruise more easily and make the pooling that occurs with the condition more apparently and darker. It can also make a person develop more dark spots and make the spots longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other medications can have the same effect. In most cases, the risk of developing or worsening Amyloidosis is not enough to merit stopping the medication. This is especially true if the medication is for a serious disease or preventative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctors may be able to change medications to find something that makes the bruising less severe. In most cases, doctors just consider it a side effect and are not worried about it. If it becomes a cosmetic issue, makeup can be used to cover the dark spots as long as it is applied gently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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