Symptoms of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome

List of symptoms of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome:

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Lesch-Nyhan syndrome includes the 21 symptoms listed below:

• Mental retardation
• Physical disabilities
• Self mutilation
• Orange sand-like substance in nappy of infant
• Irritability in infant
• Colic in infant
• Reduced muscle tone
• Developmental delay
• Hyperuricemia
• Spasticity
• Choreoathetosis
• Mental retardation
• Developmental delay
• Behavioral abnormalities
• Compulsive self-mutilation
• Aggression
• Head banging
• Teeth grinding
• Excessive biting of lips
• Excessive chewing on fingers
• Growth deficiency

Note that Lesch-Nyhan syndrome symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Lesch-Nyhan syndrome signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.

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Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms

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• Aggression - see all causes of Aggression
• Behavioral abnormalities - see all causes of Behavioral symptoms
• Colic in infant - see all causes of Crying infant
• Compulsive self-mutilation - see all causes of Self-mutilation
• Developmental delay - see all causes of Developmental problems
• Developmental delay - see all causes of Developmental problems
• Growth deficiency - see all causes of Poor growth
• Head banging - see all causes of Head symptoms
• Mental retardation - see all causes of Mental retardation
• Mental retardation - see all causes of Mental retardation
• Reduced muscle tone - see all causes of Muscle weakness
• Self mutilation - see all causes of Self mutilation
• Spasticity - see all causes of Spasticity

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Lesch-Nyhan syndrome as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions

When considering symptoms of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, it is also important to consider Lesch-Nyhan syndrome as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Lesch-Nyhan syndrome may cause:

• Choreoathetosis
• Chronic brain failure
• Deliberate self harm
• Hyperreflexia
• Learning disability
• Megaloblastic anaemia
• Nephrolithiasis
• Renal failure, chronic
• Self inflicted injury
• Spastic ataxia
• Uric acid levels raised (plasma or serum)

Medical articles and books on symptoms:

These general reference articles may be of interest in relation to medical signs and symptoms of disease in general:

• Diagnostic Testing for a Diagnosis of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome
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About signs and symptoms of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome:

The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome. This signs and symptoms information for Lesch-Nyhan syndrome has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome signs or Lesch-Nyhan syndrome symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Lesch-Nyhan 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 Lesch-Nyhan syndrome symptoms.