The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Parry Romberg Syndrome may include:
List of 21 Parry Romberg Syndrome Symptoms
Note that Parry Romberg Syndrome symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Parry Romberg Syndrome signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.
characterized by atrophy (wasting away) of the tissue on one side of the face. The atrophy may also affect the tongue, soft palate, and mucous membranes of the gums. Muscle and bones are rarely affected. The eye and cheek of the affected side may become sunken. In some cases, pain may occur and facial hair may turn white and fall out. Some individuals with this disorder may experience migraine-like headaches, trigeminal neuralgia, or seizures which originate from the opposite side of the body. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Parry Romberg Syndrome Information Page: NINDS)
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Parry Romberg 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 Parry Romberg Syndrome" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Parry Romberg Syndrome that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Parry Romberg Syndrome" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Parry Romberg Syndrome.
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Parry Romberg Syndrome. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Parry Romberg Syndrome has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Parry Romberg Syndrome signs or Parry Romberg Syndrome symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Parry Romberg 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 Parry Romberg Syndrome symptoms.
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