How can you tell if amyloidosis has affected the brain?
Systemic amyloidosis typically doesn't directly affect the brain in the way it impacts other organs. However, there's a brain-specific condition called cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) where amyloid proteins build up in the brain's blood vessels rather than in the Show Full Answer
How can you tell if amyloidosis has affected the brain?
Systemic amyloidosis typically doesn't directly affect the brain in the way it impacts other organs. However, there's a brain-specific condition called cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) where amyloid proteins build up in the brain's blood vessels rather than in the brain tissue itself.
CAA weakens blood vessel walls and makes them more prone to bleeding. The signs that this may be happening include:
* Sudden confusion
* Strokelike symptoms
* Problems with thinking and memory
* Cognitive decline
The bleeding in the brain can range from minimal and unnoticed to significant. CAA is actually a leading cause of hemorrhagic stroke (brain bleeding) and cognitive decline in older adults.
If you're experiencing any neurological symptoms like confusion, memory problems, or strokelike symptoms, it's important to discuss these with your healthcare team. They can perform appropriate imaging tests like MRI or CT scans to evaluate what's happening in your brain.
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