What is Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome?

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a condition in which there is an increased production of gastrin (hormone) from small tumors (gastrinoma) that grow in the pancreas or small intestine. Excess levels of gastrin can lead to peptic ulcers.

How do members experience Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome*

Who has Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 3
30s 2
40s 8
50s 4
60s 8
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 12
Female 17