The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Angelman syndrome may include:
List of 38 Angelman syndrome Symptoms
Note that Angelman syndrome symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Angelman syndrome signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.
Angelman syndrome (AS) is an uncommon neurogenetic disorder characterized by mental retardation, abnormal gait, speech impairment, seizures, and an inappropriate happy demeanor that includes frequent laughing, smiling, and excitability. The uncoordinated gait and laughter have caused some people to refer to this disorder as the "happy puppet" syndrome. (Source: Genes and Disease by the National Center for Biotechnology)
Angelman syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by severe congenital mental retardation, unusual facial appearance, and muscular abnormalities. Symptoms of Angelman syndrome include unstable jerky gait, hand flapping, unusually happy demeanor, developmental delay, lack of or diminished speech, and microcephaly (small head). Epilepsy may develop in the early years of life, however it may decrease with age. Patients may also have balance problems. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Angelman Syndrome Information Page: NINDS)
The following are statistics from various sources about the signs or symptoms of Angelman syndrome or other related medical signs or issues:
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Angelman syndrome article. In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by:
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The phrase "signs of Angelman syndrome" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Angelman syndrome that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Angelman syndrome" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Angelman syndrome.
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Angelman syndrome. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Angelman syndrome has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Angelman syndrome signs or Angelman syndrome symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Angelman syndrome may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Angelman syndrome symptoms.
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