I am trying to find the symtom of MEN1 I keep finding the genetic causes can you help?!


Question: I am trying to find the symtom of MEN1 I keep finding the genetic causes can you help.?
multiple endocrine neoplasia....my grandfather had it and Mom is paparanoid that the rest of us will have it too. I want symtoms not causes thanksHealth Question & Answer


Answers:
You keep finding genetic causes because it is a genetic disorder.
The symtoms are caused by the fact that the body has a gene that tells the body to create a protein that is "imperfect" and that imperfection means that it is unable to function as it should.

http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/gene=men1

Its not feasible to test for most genetic disorders but here are some places that do it - usually the symptoms are distinct enough to diagnose a condition
.?testid=2073" rel="nofollow">http://www.genetests.org/query.?testid=20...

Symptoms are listed here under disease charectoristics
.?book=gene&part=men1" rel="nofollow">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookshelf/br...
Health Question & Answer

1. stomach ulceration

2. low blood glucose causing lightheadedness, weakness, blurred vision and sweating.

3. raised blood calcium which can cause kidney stones

4. pituitary dysfunction - ie. Headaches, visual symptoms

5. severe diarrhoea



Syndromes of hormonal excess are often asymptomatic for prolonged periods. Patients with MEN1 can develop symptoms at any age but the condition rarely presents in childhood or after the age of 60 years. If you are at risk by reason of having an affected family member your specialist will probably measure your blood calcium , prolactin and gastrin hormone levels.



Your children have a 50 % chance of inheriting this condition. All first degree relatives (i.e. immediate family members) should be screened.

Health Question & Answer



The consumer health information on youqa.cn is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions.
The answer content post by the user, if contains the copyright content please contact us, we will immediately remove it.
Copyright © 2007-2012 YouQA.cn -   Terms of Use -   Contact us

Health Q&A Resources