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What are the symptoms of hereditary ATTR?

Hereditary transthyretin (hATTR) amyloidosis is a rare, underdiagnosed, inherited, rapidly progressive, debilitating and often fatal type of Attr.<br>hATTR amyloidosis symptoms can affect many organs. Symptoms depend on the organ that is involved.

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What are the symptoms of hereditary ATTR?

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  1. What are the symptoms of hereditary ATTR amyloidosis?

  2. Hereditary transthyretin-mediated (hATTR) amyloidosis is a rare, underdiagnosed, inherited, rapidly progressive, debilitating and often fatal type of ATTR. hATTR amyloidosis can lead to significant disability and mortality. After an accurate diagnosis, a patient should undergo appropriate therapy as soon as possible. Currently, treatment options for hAttr amyloidosis are limited. An amyloidosis is a heterogeneous group of disorders with a variety of clinical presentations characterized by the disposition of insoluble, misassembled fibril proteins that disrupt normal tissue structure and function. Symptoms of hATTR amyloidosis can affect many organs. Symptoms depend on the organ that is involved. 1.Symptoms indicating the arms included: ●Carpal tunnel syndrome ●Numbness, burning and or tingling ●Biceps tendon rupture. 2.Symptoms indicating the back included: ●Lumbar Spinal stenosis 3.Symptoms indicating the legs included: ●Swelling on feet and legs ●Numbness ●Leg weakness 4.Symptoms indicating head and neck included: ●Eye floaters ●Lightheadedness upon standing 5.Symptoms indicating heart and lungs include: ●Shortness of breath ●Palpitation ●Chest Pain ●Fatigue 6.Symptoms indicating stomach or intestines include: ●Poor appetite ●Bloating or excessive gas ●Diarrhea or constipation.

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