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Carcinoid Syndrome Symptoms

Carcinoid Syndrome Symptoms

Carcinoid syndrome is rare and can be difficult to diagnose, as it causes symptoms that are similar to other conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn's disease, or menopause. When serotonin levels in your gut are out of control, it can cause you to have multiple life-disrupting symptoms. These symptoms can affect your daily life, and long-term health, as well as emotional and psychological well-being.

Serious complications of carcinoid syndrome include:

  • Debilitating
    Diarrhea
  • Facial
    Flushing
  • Damage of the
    Heart Valves

OTHER SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE

  • Abdominal pain
  • Cramping
  • Low blood pressure
  • Wheezing
  • Night sweats
  • Sudden urge to use the bathroom
  • Unintentional weight loss
  • Fatigue

“I hope to lower symptom levels all around. It would be nice to feel as well as I look.”

Patient with carcinoid syndrome

Carcinoid Syndrome Diagnosis

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