Familial amyloid polyneuropathy
Familial transthyretin amyloidosis, Amyloidosis, hereditary, transthyretin-related, Transthyretin amyloidosis, Amyloidosis Transthyretin related, Transthyretin amyloid neuropathy, TTR amyloid neuropathy, Transthyretin amyloid polyneuropathy, Hereditary ATTR amyloidosis
Overview
Type of disease: Rare Condition or Disease
Familial transthyretin amyloidosis (FTA) is a rare inherited condition characterized by abnormal build-up of a protein called amyloid in the body’s organs and tissues. Symptoms start in adulthood and get worse over time. Signs and symptoms depend on where the amyloid protein is building up. Amyloid build-up in the nerves of the peripheral nervous system causes a loss of sensation in the lower limbs, feet, and hands (peripheral neuropathy). Amyloid build-up can also affect the involuntary body functions, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and digestion. Other areas of the body that may be affected are the heart, kidneys, eyes, and gastrointestinal tract.
Support Organizations
- PID UK General Support Organization
- Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula Support General Support Organization
- Friend for Life Cancer Support Network General Support Organization