The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Gerstmann's Syndrome may include:
List of 13 Gerstmann's Syndrome Symptoms
Note that Gerstmann's Syndrome symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Gerstmann's Syndrome signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.
Gerstmann's syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by four primary symptoms: a writing disability (agraphia or dysgraphia), a lack of understanding of the rules for calculation or arithmetic (acalculia or dyscalculia), an inability to distinguish right from left, and an inability to identify fingers (finger agnosia). (Source: excerpt from NINDS Gerstmann's Syndrome Information Page: NINDS)
In addition to exhibiting the above symptoms, many adults also experience aphasia, (difficulty in expressing oneself when speaking, in understanding speech, or in reading and writing). There are few reports of the syndrome, sometimes called developmental Gerstmann's syndrome, in children. The cause is not known. Most cases are identified when children reach school age, a time when they are challenged with writing and math exercises. Generally, children with the disorder exhibit poor handwriting and spelling skills, and difficulty with math functions, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. An inability to differentiate right from left and to discriminate among individual fingers may also be apparent. In addition to the four primary symptoms, many children also suffer from constructional apraxia, an inability to copy simple drawings. Frequently, there is also an impairment in reading. Children with a high level of intellectual functioning as well as those with brain damage may be affected with the disorder. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Gerstmann's Syndrome Information Page: NINDS)
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Gerstmann's 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:
These general reference articles may be related to medical signs and symptoms of disease in general:
The phrase "signs of Gerstmann's Syndrome" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Gerstmann's Syndrome that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Gerstmann's Syndrome" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Gerstmann's Syndrome.
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Gerstmann's Syndrome. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Gerstmann's Syndrome has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Gerstmann's Syndrome signs or Gerstmann's Syndrome symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Gerstmann's 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 Gerstmann's Syndrome symptoms.
What do you think about the features of this website? Take our user survey and have your say:
Next articles:
Tools & Services:
Medical Articles:
Search Specialists by State and City
By using this site you agree to our Terms of Use. Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only; it is not intended as a substitute for advice from your own medical team. The information on this site is not to be used for diagnosing or treating any health concerns you may have - please contact your physician or health care professional for all your medical needs. Please see our Terms of Use.
Copyright © 2009 Health Grades Inc. All rights reserved.
Whenever you go to a hospital or clinic for a major procedure or diagnostic test, one of the many forms you are given to sign is an "informed...
Stress takes its toll by making us anxious, depressed and not able to function as fully as we'd like. What many don't know is that stress can...
Health insurance is important to everyone, especially people with chronic conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Tune in to...
Sleep is necessary to feel refreshed, but now we know sleep actually impacts the way the body functions. Sleeping poorly can affect how often you get...