Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Carcinoid syndrome

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Generalized abdominal pain;
Flushing (few minutes to a few hours or longer);
Palpitation; 
Wheezing;
CV murmur (tricuspid regurgitation);
Diarrhea; Abdominal cramps;

PhysicalFindings

Purplish areas of spiderlike veins may appear on your nose and upper lip;

ClinicalTests

Best initial: ↑5-HIAA (urine);
↑serotonin(serum);

RiskFactors

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

Secondary Raynaud Syndrome;

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

PharmOptions

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/endocrine-and-metabolic-disorders/carcinoid-tumors/carcinoid-syndrome