Castleman disease
Castleman disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Symptoms associated with Castleman disease
The following symptoms have been associated with Castleman disease in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Abdominal distention
Distention of the abdomen....
Abdominal pain
An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) and perc...
Cough
A sudden, audible expulsion of air from the lungs through a partially closed glottis, preceded by inhalation....
Dyspnea
Difficult or labored breathing. Dyspnea is a subjective feeling only the patient can rate, e.g., on a Borg sca...
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Generalized lymphadenopathy
A generalized form of lymphadenopathy....
Hematuria
The presence of blood in the urine. Hematuria may be gross hematuria (visible to the naked eye) or microscopic...
Jaundice
Yellow pigmentation of the skin due to bilirubin, which in turn is the result of increased bilirubin concentra...
Nausea and vomiting
Nausea is a commonly encountered symptom that has been defined as an unpleasant painless subjective feeling th...
Weight loss
Reduction of total body weight....
Tests used to investigate Castleman disease
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Castleman 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 Castleman disease?
Castleman disease is a health condition described in medical literature. Castleman disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Castleman disease?
Castleman disease is associated with 10 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Abdominal distention, Abdominal pain, Cough, Dyspnea, Fatigue, Generalized lymphadenopathy. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Castleman disease diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Castleman 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 Castleman disease, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.