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Results 1 - 10 of 40 for SEROTONIN OR TRYPTOPHAN
  1. Serotonin syndrome 
    Serotonin syndrome (SS) is a potentially life-threatening drug reaction. It causes the body to have too much serotonin, a chemical produced by some nerve cells.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007272.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Serotonin blood test 
    The serotonin test measures the level of serotonin in the blood. ... Serotonin is a chemical produced by nerve cells. This test is usually done when carcinoid syndrome is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003562.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Tryptophan 
    Tryptophan is an amino acid needed for normal growth in infants and for the production and maintenance ... The body uses tryptophan to help make melatonin and serotonin. Melatonin helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle, and serotonin is thought to help ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002332.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. 5-HIAA urine test 
    ... is a breakdown product of a hormone called serotonin. This test tells how much 5-HIAA the body is producing, which reflects how much serotonin is in the body.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003612.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Serotonin uptake (image) 
    ... Carcinoid tumors secrete excessive amounts of the hormone serotonin. Surgery with complete removal of the tumor tissue ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9877.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Carcinoid syndrome 
    ... These tumors release too much of the hormone serotonin , as well as several other chemicals. The hormones ... 5-HIAA levels in urine Blood tests (including serotonin and chromogranin blood tests) CT MRI scan of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000347.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Pellagra 
    ... niacin (one of the B complex vitamins) or tryptophan (an amino acid). ... is caused by having too little niacin or tryptophan in the diet. It can also occur if ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000342.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Premenstrual syndrome 
    ... Vitamin B6 , calcium, and magnesium are commonly used. Tryptophan, which is found in dairy products, may also ... depression may be helpful. Antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are often tried first. These ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001505.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Premenstrual syndrome - self-care 
    ... Vitamin B6, calcium, and magnesium may be recommended. Tryptophan supplements may also be helpful. Eating foods that contain tryptophan may also help. Some of these are dairy ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000556.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Substance use - LSD 
    ... affects the action of a brain chemical called serotonin. Serotonin helps control behavior, mood, the senses, and thinking. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000795.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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