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London, ON
January 19, 2023
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People with hATTR amyloidosis can experience gastrointestinal issues due to nerve damage affecting the autonomic nerves, which control digestion, bladder, and bowel functions. Symptoms include:

- Severe constipation
- Diarrhea
- Early satiety (feeling full early in a meal)
- Nausea
- Gastroparesis (slowed stomach emptying)

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People with hATTR amyloidosis can experience gastrointestinal issues due to nerve damage affecting the autonomic nerves, which control digestion, bladder, and bowel functions. Symptoms include:

- Severe constipation
- Diarrhea
- Early satiety (feeling full early in a meal)
- Nausea
- Gastroparesis (slowed stomach emptying)

These issues can sometimes lead to weight loss. If you experience these symptoms, it's important to discuss them with your doctor.

July 12, 2024
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Thank you. I wonder if it’s attr-wt related. There are so many factors.

February 27, 2023
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Loose and floatie. Big mess all the time.

February 27, 2023
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Chronic constipation

February 11, 2023
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Thank you.

January 31, 2023

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