Secondary amyloidosis

Secondary amyloid is caused by a chronic infection or inflammatory disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, familial Mediterranean fever, osteomyelitis, or granulomatous ileitis.

Symptoms of secondary amyloidosis

In secondary (AA) amyloidosis, the symptoms caused by the underlying chronic infection or inflammatory disease are frequently joined by the development of amyloid deposits in the kidney. This may cause fatigue (a feeling of being unusually tired) and edema (swelling). In the laboratory, there will be excess protein found in the urine. Appropriate treatment of the underlying chronic infection or inflammatory disease can slow down or even halt the progression of this type ofamyloidosis.

In secondary amyloidosis, symptoms caused by the underlying chronic infection or inflammatory disease are frequently joined by the development of amyloid deposits in the kidney. This may cause protein in the urine, edema, and fatigue.

Treatment of secondary amyloidosis

The treatment depends on the underlying disease. It is important to control the chronic infection or inflammatory disease which is responsible for the amyloid. Medical or surgical treatment may be used to accomplish this. In addition, colchicine is sometimes prescribed.

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Updated 10-28-2011