What is Amyloidosis?

Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has been suffering from Amyloidosis, a rare disease that occurs when an abnormal protein, called amyloid, builds up in one’s organs, affecting their shape and functioning.

As news about his death was doing the rounds on social media on Friday, former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf’s (retired) family clarified that he is in a serious condition after his health worsened in the last three weeks.

Explaining his condition, Musharraf’s family, via a statement, said: “He is not on the ventilator. Has been hospitalized for the last 3 weeks due to a complication of his ailment (Amyloidosis).  Going through a difficult stage where recovery is not possible and organs are malfunctioning. Pray for ease in his daily living.”

Message from Family:

He is not on the ventilator. Has been hospitalized for the last 3 weeks due to a complication of his ailment (Amyloidosis). Going through a difficult stage where recovery is not possible and organs are malfunctioning. Pray for ease in his daily living. pic.twitter.com/xuFIdhFOnc

— Pervez Musharraf (@P_Musharraf) June 10, 2022

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