Gaucher disease

Gaucher disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Category: General

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Medications

Drugs labeled for Gaucher disease

4 medication ingredients list an association with gaucher disease in current FDA labeling.

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Symptoms

Symptoms associated with Gaucher disease

The following symptoms have been associated with Gaucher disease in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.

Abdominal pain

An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) and perc...

Digestive

Abnormal bleeding

An abnormal susceptibility to bleeding, often referred to as a bleeding diathesis. A bleeding diathesis may be...

Hematologic

Arthralgia

Joint pain....

General

Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure

A bilateral tonic-clonic seizure is a seizure defined by a tonic (bilateral increased tone, lasting seconds to...

Neurological

Depression

Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...

Neurological

Dysphagia

Difficulty in swallowing....

Digestive, Neurological

Fatigue

A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....

General

Fever

Body temperature elevated above the normal range....

Metabolic

Generalized myoclonic seizure

A generalized myoclonic seizure is a type of generalized motor seizure characterized by bilateral, sudden, bri...

Neurological

Gingival bleeding

Hemorrhage affecting the gingiva....

Head and Neck, Hematologic

Hearing impairment

A decreased magnitude of the sensory perception of sound....

Otic

Hematuria

The presence of blood in the urine. Hematuria may be gross hematuria (visible to the naked eye) or microscopic...

Genitourinary, Metabolic, Renal

Hemiplegia/hemiparesis

Loss of strength in the arm, leg, and sometimes face on one side of the body. Hemiplegia refers to a severe or...

Neurological

Tremor

An unintentional, oscillating to-and-fro muscle movement about a joint axis....

Neurological

Tests

Tests used to investigate Gaucher disease

Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Gaucher 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...

Sample: Blood

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...

Sample: Blood

Urinalysis

Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....

Sample: Urine

Related conditions

Conditions with overlapping symptoms

These conditions share symptoms with Gaucher disease, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gaucher disease?

Gaucher disease is a health condition described in medical literature. Gaucher disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

What are the symptoms of Gaucher disease?

Gaucher disease is associated with 14 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Abdominal pain, Abnormal bleeding, Arthralgia, Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure, Depression, Dysphagia. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.

How is Gaucher disease diagnosed or investigated?

A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Gaucher 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 Gaucher disease, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.

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