endocrine and metabolic disorders
Carcinoid Syndrome
Symptoms and Signs of Carcinoid Syndrome
Themost common(and often earliest) sign of carcinoid syndrome is Uncomfortable flushing, typically of the head and neck Flushing is often precipitated by emotional stress or the ingestion of food, hot beverages, or alcohol. Striking skin color changes may occur, ranging from pallor or erythema to a violaceous hue. Abdominal cramps with recurrent diarrhea occur and are often the patient’s major complaint. Overview of Malabsorption may occur. Patients with valvular lesions may have a Cardiac Auscultation . A few patients have wheezing due to bronchospasm, and some have decreased libido and 