Carcinoid syndrome (patient information)
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What is Carcinoid syndrome?
Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms associated with carcinoid tumors -- tumors of the small intestine, colon, appendix, and bronchial tubes in the lungs.
What are the symptoms of Carcinoid syndrome?
Most carcinoid tumors have no symptoms. They only produce the syndrome about 10% of the time.
When symptoms do occur, they may include:
- Abdominal pain that comes and goes
- Bright red flushing of the face
- Diarrhea (may be explosive and severe)
- Heart palpitations
- Low blood pressure
- Wheezing
Sometimes symptoms are brought on by physical exertion, or eating or drinking things such as blue cheeses, chocolate, or red wine.
What are the causes of Carcinoid syndrome
Who is at risk for Carcinoid syndrome?
How to know you have Carcinoid syndrome?
When to seek urgent medical care
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for Carcinoid syndrome
Directions to Hospitals Treating Carcinoid syndrome
Prevention of Carcinoid syndrome
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)
Sources
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