Gardner syndrome is a form of familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) that is characterized by multiple colorectal polyps and various types of tumors, both benign (noncancerous) and malignant (cancerous). People affected by Gardner syndrome have a high risk of developing colorectal cancer at an early age.
Sertraline is used for a number of conditions including: major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), panic disorder and social phobia (social anxiety disorder).ide effects such as nausea are common. Sertraline is effective in alleviating the symptoms of PMDD, a severe form of premenstrual syndrome. Significant improvement was observed in 50â60% of cases treated with sertraline vs. 20â30% of cases on placebo.
Sertraline is a type of antidepressant called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) . Serotonin is a neurotransmitter â a chemical that relays signals between the cells in your brain.SSRIs increase the amount of serotonin in your brain, and this is how sertraline is thought to improve the symptoms of depression.erotonin is a neurotransmitter â a chemical that relays signals between the cells in your brain. SSRIs increase the amount of serotonin in your brain, and this is how sertraline is thought to improve the symptoms of depression.