Portuguese type amyloidosis
Overview
Portuguese type amyloidosis: An inherited form of systemic amyloidosis which involves deposits of a substance called amyloid throughout various parts of the body.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Portuguese type amyloidosis includes the 11 symptoms listed below: * Peripheral sensory neuropathy * Motor neuropathy * Autonomic neuropathy * Kidney insufficiency * Proteinuria * Impaired pain sensation * Impaired temperature sensation * Loss of sensation in extremities * Foot ulcers * Diarrhea * Orthostatic hypotension Note that Portuguese type amyloidosis symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Portuguese type amyloidosis signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.
Causes
Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms * Autonomic neuropathy * Diarrhea * Foot ulcers * Kidney insufficiency * Orthostatic hypotension * Proteinuria
Diagnosis
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Portuguese type amyloidosis. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Portuguese type amyloidosis has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Portuguese type amyloidosis signs or Portuguese type amyloidosis symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Portuguese type amyloidosis may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Portuguese type amyloidosis symptoms.