Presentation
Entire Body System
- Pain
These problems can include blockage of blood flow to the intestine and/or intestinal obstruction, which can decrease or prevent the flow of food from passing through the gut. 1,2,5 Symptoms of bowel obstruction include abdominal pain, loss of appetite [netrf.org]
Gastrointestinal
- Diarrhea
Pellagra Pellagra is characterized by diarrhea, skin rash, memory problems, or confusion.2,5 The result of niacin deficiency (vitamin B3), roughly 5% of those with carcinoid syndrome, experience this complication.4 Pellagra is thought to occur as an indirect [netrf.org]
Diarrhea. Frequent, watery stools sometimes accompanied by abdominal cramps may occur in people who have carcinoid syndrome. Difficulty breathing. [mayoclinic.org]
- Abdominal Pain
These problems can include blockage of blood flow to the intestine and/or intestinal obstruction, which can decrease or prevent the flow of food from passing through the gut. 1,2,5 Symptoms of bowel obstruction include abdominal pain, loss of appetite [netrf.org]
- Abdominal Cramps
Frequent, watery stools sometimes accompanied by abdominal cramps may occur in people who have carcinoid syndrome. Difficulty breathing. [mayoclinic.org]
- Vomiting
[…] can include blockage of blood flow to the intestine and/or intestinal obstruction, which can decrease or prevent the flow of food from passing through the gut. 1,2,5 Symptoms of bowel obstruction include abdominal pain, loss of appetite, constipation, vomiting [netrf.org]
Cardiovascular
- Heart Failure
Carcinoid heart disease can eventually lead to heart failure. Surgical repair of damaged heart valves may be an option. Carcinoid crisis. Carcinoid crisis causes a severe episode of flushing, low blood pressure, confusion and breathing difficulty. [mayoclinic.org]
Treatment
Treatment for carcinoid syndrome usually involves treating the cancer. However, because most carcinoid tumors don't cause carcinoid syndrome until they're advanced, a cure may not be possible. [mayoclinic.org]
Prevention
These problems can include blockage of blood flow to the intestine and/or intestinal obstruction, which can decrease or prevent the flow of food from passing through the gut. 1,2,5 Symptoms of bowel obstruction include abdominal pain, loss of appetite [netrf.org]