Starch-like bodies are intracellular inclusions that are found in various tissues, including the heart, liver, muscle and other organs. They consist of proteins and glycoproteins that resemble starch in structure. These corpuscles are independent of blood supply and oxygen transport, making them independent of normal tissue metabolism.
Starch-by-starch bodies are often present in the body of healthy people, but sometimes they can be a sign of various diseases, such as cirrhosis of the liver, metabolic diseases such as diabetes. In addition, they can appear after traumatic tissue damage or due to exposure to toxic substances.
In some cases, the presence of starch-like bodies can only be an indirect symptom of another disease. In this case, it is necessary to undergo additional medical examination. Sometimes, even with such inclusions, a person can feel completely normal and not experience the slightest symptoms. In other cases, small protein inclusions in tissues can lead to inflammation, dysfunction and the development of various diseases. Therefore, it is important to promptly consult a doctor if you suspect the presence of starch-like formations in organs and tissues.