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.
Several autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and systemic lupus erythematosus, can cause fixation of the cricoarytenoid joint; other inflammatory disorders, such as amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, and Wegener granulomatosis, can cause deposits or growth of lesions in the airway, leading to hoarseness.