Serotonin syndrome
Serotonin syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Symptoms associated with Serotonin syndrome
The following symptoms have been associated with Serotonin syndrome in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Anxiety
Intense feelings of nervousness, tension, or panic often arise in response to interpersonal stresses. There is...
Confusion
Lack of clarity and coherence of thought, perception, understanding, or action....
Diarrhea
Abnormally increased frequency (usually defined as three or more) loose or watery bowel movements a day....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Hypertension
The presence of chronic increased pressure in the systemic arterial system....
Hypotension
Low Blood Pressure, vascular hypotension....
Insomnia
Persistent difficulty in starting or maintaining sleep, or waking up earlier than desired, despite having adeq...
Nausea
A sensation of unease in the stomach together with an urge to vomit....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Tremor
An unintentional, oscillating to-and-fro muscle movement about a joint axis....
Tests used to investigate Serotonin syndrome
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Serotonin 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 Serotonin syndrome?
Serotonin syndrome is a health condition described in medical literature. Serotonin syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Serotonin syndrome?
Serotonin syndrome is associated with 10 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Anxiety, Confusion, Diarrhea, Fever, Hypertension, Hypotension. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Serotonin syndrome diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Serotonin 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 Serotonin syndrome, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.