{"id":578,"date":"2022-05-24T16:49:54","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T12:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gh.ge\/en\/disease\/poems-syndrome\/"},"modified":"2022-05-24T16:49:54","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T12:49:54","slug":"poems-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"disease","link":"https:\/\/gh.ge\/en\/disease\/poems-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"POEMS syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>DEFINITION<\/h2>\n<p>POEMS syndrome is a rare blood disorder that damages your nerves and affects many other parts of the body. POEMS stands for these signs and symptoms: <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><strong>Polyneuropathy<\/strong>.Numbness, tingling and weakness in your legs &mdash; and over time, maybe in your hands &mdash; and difficulty breathing.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><strong>Organomegaly<\/strong>. Enlarged spleen, liver or lymph nodes.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><strong>Endocrinopathy<\/strong>. Abnormal hormone levels that can result in underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), diabetes, sexual problems, fatigue, swelling in your limbs, and problems with metabolism and other essential functions.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><strong>Monoclonal plasma-proliferative disorder<\/strong>. Abnormal bone marrow cells (plasma cells) that produce a protein (monoclonal protein) that can be found in the bloodstream.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><strong>Skin changes<\/strong>. More color than normal on your skin, possibly thicker skin and increased facial or leg hair.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<br \/>POEMS syndrome can be misdiagnosed because the signs and symptoms mimic those of other disorders. POEMS syndrome progresses rapidly and may become life-threatening, so early diagnosis is important. <\/p>\n<p>Treatment for POEMS syndrome may improve your symptoms but does not cure the condition. Treatment options include radiation therapy, chemotherapy and peripheral blood stem cell transplant.<\/p>\n<h2>CAUSES<\/h2>\n<h2>SYMPTOMS<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DEFINITION POEMS syndrome is a rare blood disorder that damages your nerves and affects many other parts of the body. POEMS stands for these signs and symptoms: &#13; &#13; Polyneuropathy.Numbness, tingling and weakness in your legs &mdash; and over time, maybe in your hands &mdash; and difficulty breathing. &#13; Organomegaly. 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