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What is a carcinoid flush?
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Serotonin: Carcinoid causes a release of a enzyme called serotonin. Serotonin can cuse flushing if the skin, a rapid heart rate, and diarrhea. Hope this helps.
Answered 5/1/2014
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Carcinoid Flush: Carcinoids can release chemicals in your body which can cause bothersome diarrhea or flushing and other complaints, occasionally also vitamin deficiencies. A medical oncologist can prescribe medications which can control these symptoms.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Vasodilation: Flushing is due to the release of peptides into the circulation that cause dilation of blood vessels. It is characteristic of carcinoid syndrome and can be very unsettling for the patient.
Answered 3/13/2015
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Flushing, lightheadedness, abd pain, & tachycardia for over a month. If 5-hiaa is normal should further testing be done for carcinoid syndrome?
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With carcinoid syndrome is flushing constant and is diarrhea and pain present. I have facial flushing +palpitations menopause 9 yrs ago ?
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I have had facial flushing for the past 6 months. Gall bladder removed 1 week ago. Flushing still, pain in mid back. Palpitations. No carcinoid. Help?
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