The infection may move up the system to the bladder or to the kidneys. Men most at risk for a UTI include: 1  Those with abnormalities of the urinary tract, such as kidney stones or an enlarged prostate.  Those who have a catheter or tube placed in the bladder.
Familial (hereditary) amyloidosis is a genetic form passed down in families that often affects nerves and kidneys. Secondary amyloidosis (AA) develops along with a chronic infectious or inflammatory disease, such as tuberculosis or rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) facts. 1  Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints and other areas of the body. 2  symptoms and signs that affect both sides of the body (symmetry).  Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease characterized by periods of disease flares and remissions.