How To Treat Familial Amyloid Polyneuropathy

Liver Transplant

The liver is the main place where familial amyloid polyneuropathy occurs. The amyloid proteins that have become mutated are generated in a person's liver. Many medical professionals will suggest a liver transplant to treat the disease. With a new liver, the body will make amyloid proteins correctly. The disease tends to go away once the mutated liver is removed. When liver transplants are recommended, it's important to have them done while the disease is still in its early stages. You will be a less viable candidate for a transplant if the disease does permanent damage to your heart or nerves. In addition, organ damage cannot be reversed. A transplant stops the disease from progressing further, but it doesn't heal the damage that's already been done. Any eye, digestive, or heart problems will also often progress after a transplant.

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Compression Socks

The patient's body will often begin retaining more fluid as their kidneys and heart become damaged. Kidneys lose the ability to flush fluid out like they're supposed to. Fluid retention can show up in a lot of places in the body. Patients will often find their limbs swell up. Swollen feet and legs are common, as the fluid can pool there, which is where compression socks come in. They compress the legs to gently force fluid up and reduce swelling. If swelling and discomfort is a big problem, these socks might be a solution. Patients can find compression stockings in most pharmacies as well as online.

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