The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Multiple endocrine neoplasia may include:
List of 15 Multiple endocrine neoplasia Symptoms
Note that Multiple endocrine neoplasia symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Multiple endocrine neoplasia signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.
Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) is a group of rare diseases caused by genetic defects that lead to hyperplasia (abnormal multiplication or increase in the number of normal cells in normal arrangement in a tissue) and hyperfunction (excessive functioning) of two or more components of the endocrine system. (Source: Genes and Disease by the National Center for Biotechnology)
When these glands go into overdrive, the result can be: excessive calcium in the bloodstream (resulting in kidney stones or kidney damage); fatigue; weakness; muscle or bone pain; constipation; indigestion; and thinning of bones. (Source: Genes and Disease by the National Center for Biotechnology)
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Multiple endocrine neoplasia 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 Multiple endocrine neoplasia" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Multiple endocrine neoplasia that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Multiple endocrine neoplasia" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Multiple endocrine neoplasia.
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Multiple endocrine neoplasia. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Multiple endocrine neoplasia has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Multiple endocrine neoplasia signs or Multiple endocrine neoplasia symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Multiple endocrine neoplasia 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 Multiple endocrine neoplasia symptoms.
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