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This article mentions a "wild type." Could that be a result of exposure to radioactive materials or radioactive dust?

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I have amyloidosis on the outside of my left eye. It was diagnosed two or three years ago. And up until about a month ago I never noticed it I didn't feel it I feel no pain but lately I'm starting to notice little irritation and sometimes I'll wake up in the morning with a stinging pain where it's located and now I can actually see it a little bit
Like I said I had it biopsied about 3 years ago
Why I wonder if it could be radiation related is because back in the sixties I used to hike up in… read more

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Could "wild type" amyloidosis be related to radiation exposure?

"Wild type" refers to a naturally occurring form of amyloidosis, not one caused by environmental exposures like radiation. It's called "wild type" because the protein involved (transthyretin or TTR) has its normal, unchanged structure rather than a mutated Show Full Answer

Could "wild type" amyloidosis be related to radiation exposure?

"Wild type" refers to a naturally occurring form of amyloidosis, not one caused by environmental exposures like radiation. It's called "wild type" because the protein involved (transthyretin or TTR) has its normal, unchanged structure rather than a mutated form seen in hereditary amyloidosis.

Wild type amyloidosis typically develops with age and isn't linked to radiation exposure or environmental toxins. It's a naturally occurring condition where normal TTR protein misfolds and builds up in tissues over time. Your eye symptoms and other concerns

The increasing irritation and stinging pain you're experiencing with your eye amyloidosis should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist. Amyloidosis in the conjunctiva (the membrane covering the eye) can appear as a small, yellow, waxy mass and may cause constant eye irritation that feels like dryness.

Your unexplained weight loss and constipation are concerning symptoms that warrant medical attention. Weight loss, constipation, and gastrointestinal symptoms can occur when amyloidosis affects the digestive system. These symptoms could indicate that amyloid deposits are affecting other parts of your body beyond your eye.

It's important to discuss all these symptoms with a doctor who specializes in amyloidosis, as they may want to evaluate whether you have localized amyloidosis (only affecting the eye) or systemic amyloidosis (affecting multiple organs).

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