Alström syndrome
Alström syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Symptoms associated with Alström syndrome
The following symptoms have been associated with Alström syndrome in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Blindness
Blindness is the condition of lacking visual perception defined as a profound reduction in visual perception. ...
Deeply set eye
An eye that is more deeply recessed into the plane of the face than is typical....
Gastroesophageal reflux
A condition in which the stomach contents leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus through the lower...
Hypertension
The presence of chronic increased pressure in the systemic arterial system....
Myalgia
Pain in muscle....
Progressive sensorineural hearing impairment
A progressive form of sensorineural hearing impairment....
Severe sensorineural hearing impairment
A severe form of sensorineural hearing impairment....
Typical absence seizure
A typical absence seizure is a type of generalized non-motor (absence) seizure characterized by its sudden ons...
Urinary incontinence
Loss of the ability to control the urinary bladder leading to involuntary urination....
Visual loss
Loss of visual acuity (implying that vision was better at a certain time point in life). Otherwise the term re...
Tests used to investigate Alström syndrome
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Alström syndrome. 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....
Conditions with overlapping symptoms
These conditions share symptoms with Alström syndrome, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.
Alstrom syndrome
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Cockayne syndrome
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Facial dysmorphism-developmental delay-behavioral abnormalities syndrome due to WAC point mutation
Facial dysmorphism-developmental delay-behavioral abnormalities syndrome due to WAC point mutation is a medica...
RNU5B-1 related neurodevelopmental disorder with seizures and joint laxity
A neurodevelopmental disorder in which the cause of the disease is a variation in RNU5B-1 gene and is characte...
Stolerman neurodevelopmental syndrome
Stolerman neurodevelopmental syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...
multiple mitochondrial dysfunctions syndrome 9b
A mitochondrial dysfunction syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the FDXR gene. It is c...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alström syndrome?
Alström syndrome is a health condition described in medical literature. Alström syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Alström syndrome?
Alström syndrome is associated with 10 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Blindness, Deeply set eye, Gastroesophageal reflux, Hypertension, Myalgia, Progressive sensorineural hearing impairment. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Alström syndrome diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Alström syndrome 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 Alström syndrome, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.