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.
Joints that are prone to damage from overuse and arthritis, such as those in the spine and hands, are most likely to develop osteophytes, though any bone can develop them. They can also form as a result of osteomyelitis (bone infection). Osteophytes in the distal interphalangeal joint (DIP) are known as Heberden's nodes, and those in proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP) are called Bouchard's nodes.