Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

What can be done to prevent the condition?

There are no specific ways to prevent Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. A person with a strong family history of severe ulcers or certain tumors may have genetic testing for the inherited condition that can increase the risk of ZES. This would not actually prevent the condition, however.

What are the long-term effects of the condition?

The long-term effects of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome include severe ulcers that may cause a hole in the bowel, blood loss, chronic diarrhea, and weight loss. Death often occurs if the tumor spreads to other parts of the body or cannot be removed.

What are the risks to others?

Zollinger-Ellison is not contagious and does not pose a risk to others.