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  • Pervez Musharraf passed away after prolonged battle with ailment
  • Amyloidosis a disease of protein build-up in organs
  • Amyloidosis leads to organ failure if left untreated

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Pervez Musharraf dies: what's Amyloidosis, the disease Pakistan's former president was suffering from?

Musharraf was diagnosed with the life-threatening disease in 2018 in the UAE.

Pervez Musharraf dies: what's Amyloidosis, the disease Pakistan's former president was suffering from?

General Pervez Musharraf who passed away at a Dubai hospital on February 5 was suffering from an ailment called amyloidosis and was in a critical condition with no possibility of recovery.

What is Amyloidosis?

Amyloidosis is a rare disease that occurs when an abnormal protein called amyloid builds up in organs and interferes with their normal functioning.

Musharraf was diagnosed with the life-threatening disease in 2018 in the UAE and his organs were malfunctioning due to the condition.

His family had earlier confirmed that the ex-general is in hospital and his recovery is not possible.

Also watch: Pervez Musharraf dies: Pakistan ex-dictator passed away at Dubai hospital, say reports

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Pervez Musharraf was suffering from amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal protein builds up in organs.

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