Lynch syndrome
Lynch syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
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...
Anxiety
Intense feelings of nervousness, tension, or panic often arise in response to interpersonal stresses. There is...
Constipation
Infrequent or difficult evacuation of feces....
Depression
Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
Hemorrhage affecting the gastrointestinal tract....
Hemiplegia/hemiparesis
Loss of strength in the arm, leg, and sometimes face on one side of the body. Hemiplegia refers to a severe or...
Memory impairment
An impairment of memory as manifested by a reduced ability to remember things such as dates and names, and inc...
Migraine
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Nausea and vomiting
Nausea is a commonly encountered symptom that has been defined as an unpleasant painless subjective feeling th...
Paresthesia
Abnormal sensations such as tingling, pricking, or numbness of the skin with no apparent physical cause....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Weight loss
Reduction of total body weight....
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...
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 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.