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Amyloid Degeneration Nephropathy Causes

The root cause of Amyloid Degeneration Nephropathy is immune disorder, metabolic disorder of protein and abnormal decomposition of connective tissues.

Is Renal Amyloidosis Hereditary

Is Renal Amyloidosis Hereditary

Renal Amyloidosis is a kind of kidney disorder characterized by deposition of heavy amyloid substances on the kidneys. The damage of amyloidosis is actually not limited in the kidneys, but also can involve in brain, heart, joints, lungs, et...Read More

Causes of Primary and Secondary Amyloid Nephropathy

Causes of Primary and Secondary Amyloid Nephropathy

Amyloid nephropathy is caused by the deposition of amyloid proteins in kidneys and there are mainly 3 sources of these proteins. 1. Primary amyloid nephropathy caused by the deposition of AL protein (amyloid protein); 2. Secondary amyloid n...Read More

More than 5 Years Hemodialysis can Cause Amyloidosis

More than 5 Years Hemodialysis can Cause Amyloidosis

We all know that amyloidosis is the fundamental cause of amyloid nephropathy and amyloidosis is generally divided into primary and secondary ones. Actually there is another type that is caused by long term hemodialysis (dialysis associated...Read More

Which Part of the Kidney is Damaged in Amyloid Nephropathy

Which Part of the Kidney is Damaged in Amyloid Nephropathy

Amyloid nephropathy is kidney damage caused by the deposition of large amount of amyloid fiber in the kidneys. This is correct but not specific. It is the diagnosis based on traditional tests and exams and it is from the perspective of hist...Read More