Lynch syndrome

Lynch syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Category: General

Looking into Lynch syndrome? See the lab tests healthcare providers may use to investigate Lynch syndrome, and learn what each one measures.
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Symptoms

Symptoms associated with Lynch syndrome

The following symptoms have been associated with Lynch 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...

Digestive

Anxiety

Intense feelings of nervousness, tension, or panic often arise in response to interpersonal stresses. There is...

Neurological

Constipation

Infrequent or difficult evacuation of feces....

Digestive

Depression

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

Neurological

Fatigue

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

General

Gastrointestinal hemorrhage

Hemorrhage affecting the gastrointestinal tract....

Cardiovascular, Digestive, Hematologic

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

Memory impairment

An impairment of memory as manifested by a reduced ability to remember things such as dates and names, and inc...

Neurological

Migraine

Migraine is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by episodic attacks of headache and associated sympt...

Neurological

Nausea and vomiting

Nausea is a commonly encountered symptom that has been defined as an unpleasant painless subjective feeling th...

Digestive

Paresthesia

Abnormal sensations such as tingling, pricking, or numbness of the skin with no apparent physical cause....

Neurological

Seizure

A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...

Neurological

Weight loss

Reduction of total body weight....

Growth

Tests

Tests used to investigate Lynch syndrome

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

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 Lynch syndrome, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lynch syndrome?

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

What are the symptoms of Lynch syndrome?

Lynch syndrome is associated with 13 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Constipation, Depression, Fatigue, Gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.

How is Lynch syndrome diagnosed or investigated?

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

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