Angelman syndrome
Angelman syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Symptoms associated with Angelman syndrome
The following symptoms have been associated with Angelman syndrome in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Anxiety
Intense feelings of nervousness, tension, or panic often arise in response to interpersonal stresses. There is...
Atonic seizure
Atonic seizure is a type of motor seizure characterized by a sudden loss or diminution of muscle tone without ...
Atypical absence seizure
An atypical absence seizure is a type of generalized non-motor (absence) seizure characterized by interruption...
Constipation
Infrequent or difficult evacuation of feces....
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Gastroesophageal reflux
A condition in which the stomach contents leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus through the lower...
Generalized myoclonic seizure
A generalized myoclonic seizure is a type of generalized motor seizure characterized by bilateral, sudden, bri...
Poor suck
An inadequate sucking reflex, resulting in the difficult of newborns to be breast-fed....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Status epilepticus
Status epilepticus is a type of prolonged seizure resulting either from the failure of the mechanisms responsi...
Tremor
An unintentional, oscillating to-and-fro muscle movement about a joint axis....
Vomiting
Forceful ejection of the contents of the stomach through the mouth by means of a series of involuntary spasmic...
Tests used to investigate Angelman syndrome
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Angelman 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....
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Angelman syndrome?
Angelman syndrome is a health condition described in medical literature. Angelman syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Angelman syndrome?
Angelman syndrome is associated with 12 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Anxiety, Atonic seizure, Atypical absence seizure, Constipation, Dysphagia, Gastroesophageal reflux. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Angelman syndrome diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Angelman 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 Angelman syndrome, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.