Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA When proteins in the body misfold, they can spread to different organs and tissues. There, they start to accumulate. Over time, this build up of proteins can damage wherever they have landed. In many cases of amyloidosis, they spread to multiple parts of the body. In… Continue reading Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
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Oral Amyloidosis: How it Can Affect the Tongue
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA In previous articles, PatientsLikeMe has covered how the disease amyloidosis can affect different parts of the body. The digestive system, the brain, the heart. When proteins misfold, they can spread throughout the body and cause damage to any number of organs and body parts. That includes… Continue reading Oral Amyloidosis: How it Can Affect the Tongue
Stem Cell and Organ Transplants as Treatment for Amyloidosis
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA In the course of treating amyloidosis, doctors will try to manage and control the disease with medication. There is no cure, so the goal of treatment is to manage symptoms and limit the further production of harmful amyloid proteins. For some, medication cannot stop the disease… Continue reading Stem Cell and Organ Transplants as Treatment for Amyloidosis
The Effect of Amyloidosis on Vision
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA PatientsLikeMe has covered how the condition amyloidosis affects the body and various organs. This disease causes proteins to misfold, and as they build up across the body they disrupt its normal function. These protein deposits can land anywhere, although they are more commonly found in places… Continue reading The Effect of Amyloidosis on Vision
Pleural Effusion: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Pleural effusion is often referred to as “water on the lungs.” Not in the lungs, but on the lungs. This medical condition is where excess fluid builds up in the space between the layers of the pleura surrounding the lungs. The pleura is a thin membrane that lines the surface of your lungs and the… Continue reading Pleural Effusion: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Bell’s Palsy and Stroke: Similarities and Differences
Bell’s palsy and stroke are two conditions that can cause one side of your face to droop. While both are alarming, they have distinct differences, risk factors, and treatment options. It can be easy to confuse the two! The aim here is to help you understand these conditions, how to tell them apart, and what… Continue reading Bell’s Palsy and Stroke: Similarities and Differences
The Future of Lupus Treatment: Research and Emerging Therapies
About 1.5 million Americans are living with lupus, with 16,000 new cases each year. This autoimmune condition can cause inflammation that damages skin, joints, muscles, and even major organs over time. As a result, living with lupus can be challenging! Fortunately, advancements in medical research are offering new hope for better care. What is the… Continue reading The Future of Lupus Treatment: Research and Emerging Therapies
What is Dyskinesia? Common Symptoms and Treatment
Neurological disorders can cause a number of changes to your brain and body. Some of the most common side effects of conditions like Parkinson’s are involuntary muscle movements. Dyskinesia is broad term for uncontrolled and involuntary muscle movements. These can range from mild shakes and tics to more severe, full-body spasms. Often, this condition is… Continue reading What is Dyskinesia? Common Symptoms and Treatment
Medications for Treating Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder Symptoms Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by periods of severe depression and hypomania and/or manic episodes depending on the type of bipolar disorder one is diagnosed with. To determine if a person has bipolar disorder a medical professional may evaluate the following: Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis This condition is usually diagnosed by… Continue reading Medications for Treating Bipolar Disorder
A Guide to Fibromyalgia Pain Scores
When diagnosing fibromyalgia, a patient needs to meet three conditions. These are directly from the American College of Rheumatology. Two of those are straightforward. You need to have experienced the pain for a few months, and it can’t be caused by a different disorder than a doctor could diagnose like lupus or hyperthyroidism. One of… Continue reading A Guide to Fibromyalgia Pain Scores