Amyloidosis - Causes - Diagnosis - Symptoms - Treatment

Amyloidosis occurs when specific proteins, known as amyloids, are abnormally deposited in the tissues and organs of the body. Amyloidosis is a possible complication of chronic inflammatory and infectious diseases.

What are the symptoms of secondary amyloidosis? How is it diagnosed? How is amyloidosis treated? Can amyloidosis be resolved or is it a fatal condition? The types of arthritis and related conditions which may be associated with secondary amyloidosis include:

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Reiter's syndrome
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Sjogren's syndrome
• Osteomyelitis

Learn more about amyloidosis, a rare condition secondary to chronic inflammatory and infectious diseases.

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