How do you know if amyloid is now affecting your gastrointestinal system?
The symptoms you're describing—belching, stomach upset, reflux, constipation, and major diarrhea—are actually common signs that amyloidosis may be affecting your digestive system. These symptoms can occur when amyloid deposits build up in the GI Show Full Answer
How do you know if amyloid is now affecting your gastrointestinal system?
The symptoms you're describing—belching, stomach upset, reflux, constipation, and major diarrhea—are actually common signs that amyloidosis may be affecting your digestive system. These symptoms can occur when amyloid deposits build up in the GI tract or when they damage the nerves that control digestion.
Common GI symptoms of amyloidosis include:
* Reflux (GERD)
* Constipation
* Diarrhea
* Nausea and vomiting
* Bloating and feeling full quickly
* Abdominal pain
* Unintentional weight loss
A MyAmyloidosisTeam member shared: "My most surprising symptom of amyloidosis is alternate bouts of diarrhea and constipation."
The combination of symptoms you're experiencing—especially the alternating constipation and diarrhea along with reflux—could indicate GI involvement. These symptoms happen because amyloid can affect the autonomic nerves that control automatic digestive functions, slowing down or disrupting normal digestion.
It's important to talk with your doctor about these symptoms. They may recommend tests like endoscopy, colonoscopy, or imaging scans to check for amyloid buildup in your digestive tract and determine the extent of involvement.
March 17
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