AL amyloidosis (AL refers to Amyloid Light Chain), is a clinical syndrome of bone marrow disorder caused by abnormal protein, occurring mostly among people from ages 50-80, with the majority of patients turning out to be male.
The typical symptoms depend on the type and extent of organ impairment, heart and kidneys being mostly affected. The symptoms are majored by fatigue, weakness and swelling, which is easy to be confused with other diseases.
Therefore, it's advisable to tell the doctor as much as you know so as to avoid misdiagnosis.