Organ or System Affected |
Possible Consequences |
Blood vessels |
Easy bruising |
Brain |
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Digestive system |
Constipation or diarrhea Enlarged tongue (macroglossia) Weight loss Poor nutrient absorption |
Heart |
Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) |
Kidneys |
Fluid accumulation in tissues, causing swelling (edema) |
Liver |
Enlarged liver |
Lungs |
Difficulty breathing |
Lymph nodes |
Enlarged lymph nodes |
Musculoskeletal system |
|
Nervous system |
Numbness Tingling Light-headedness |
Skin |
Bruises Nodules |
Thyroid gland |
Enlarged thyroid gland |