Gitelman syndrome
Gitelman syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Symptoms associated with Gitelman syndrome
The following symptoms have been associated with Gitelman syndrome 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...
Arthralgia
Joint pain....
Blurred vision
Lack of sharpness of vision resulting in the inability to see fine detail....
Constipation
Infrequent or difficult evacuation of feces....
Diarrhea
Abnormally increased frequency (usually defined as three or more) loose or watery bowel movements a day....
Excessive daytime somnolence
A state of abnormally strong desire for sleep during the daytime....
Failure to thrive
Failure to thrive (FTT) refers to a child whose physical growth is substantially below the norm....
Focal-onset seizure
A focal-onset seizure is a type of seizure originating within networks limited to one hemisphere. They may be ...
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Insomnia
Persistent difficulty in starting or maintaining sleep, or waking up earlier than desired, despite having adeq...
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Myalgia
Pain in muscle....
Nausea and vomiting
Nausea is a commonly encountered symptom that has been defined as an unpleasant painless subjective feeling th...
Palpitations
A sensation that the heart is pounding or racing, which is a non-specific sign but may be a manifestation of a...
Paresthesia
Abnormal sensations such as tingling, pricking, or numbness of the skin with no apparent physical cause....
ST segment depression
An electrocardiographic anomaly in which the ST segment is observed to be located inferior to the isoelectric ...
Tinnitus
Tinnitus is an auditory perception that can be described as the experience of sound, in the ear or in the head...
Urinary incontinence
Loss of the ability to control the urinary bladder leading to involuntary urination....
Vertigo
An abnormal sensation of spinning while the body is actually stationary....
Tests used to investigate Gitelman syndrome
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Gitelman 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 Gitelman syndrome?
Gitelman syndrome is a health condition described in medical literature. Gitelman syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Gitelman syndrome?
Gitelman syndrome is associated with 19 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Abdominal pain, Arthralgia, Blurred vision, Constipation, Diarrhea, Excessive daytime somnolence. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Gitelman syndrome diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Gitelman 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 Gitelman syndrome, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.