Alexander disease
Alexander disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Symptoms associated with Alexander disease
The following symptoms have been associated with Alexander disease in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Constipation
Infrequent or difficult evacuation of feces....
Depression
Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...
Diplopia
Diplopia is a condition in which a single object is perceived as two images, it is also known as double vision...
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Facial palsy
Facial nerve palsy is a dysfunction of cranial nerve VII (the facial nerve) that results in inability to contr...
Failure to thrive
Failure to thrive (FTT) refers to a child whose physical growth is substantially below the norm....
Hypertension
The presence of chronic increased pressure in the systemic arterial system....
Hypotension
Low Blood Pressure, vascular hypotension....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Nausea and vomiting
Nausea is a commonly encountered symptom that has been defined as an unpleasant painless subjective feeling th...
Recurrent singultus
A contraction of the diaphragm that repeats several times per minute. In humans, the abrupt rush of air into t...
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Tremor
An unintentional, oscillating to-and-fro muscle movement about a joint axis....
Tests used to investigate Alexander disease
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Alexander disease. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander disease?
Alexander disease is a health condition described in medical literature. Alexander disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Alexander disease?
Alexander disease is associated with 13 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Constipation, Depression, Diplopia, Dysphagia, Facial palsy, Failure to thrive. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Alexander disease diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Alexander disease include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Alexander disease, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.