Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs): What is carcinoid syndrome?
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Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that occur in some people with neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) in the digestive or gastrointestinal tract. Carcinoid symptoms include flushing of the skin (notably the face, neck and upper body), stomach cramping, diarrhea, heart problems and wheezing.
Carcinoid syndrome symptoms usually occur when NETs occur in the gut or digestive system (gastrointestinal NETs) and then spread to other parts of the body โ usually the liver.
Are you living with NETs? Visit http://www.livingwithnets.com for information and support for people living with NETs. Get practical advice from patients on managing NETs and carcinoid syndrome symptoms.
Dr Mohid Khan is a consultant gastroenterologist and general physician based at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, UK.
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