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What To Do If Having Bloodwork Symptoms Of Carcinoid Syndrome, Flushing, Face Swelling, High BP?
I Have all the bloodwork symptoms of carcinoid syn. pet scan showed long linear area of suspicion in bowel area. Dr. went in the rectom and said she saw nothing worth byopsying. I haven t felt well for 5 mos. .flushing face swelling high blood pressure up to 250 in and out of hospitals
Mon, 7 Apr 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
The symptoms of flushing and high blood pressure suggest a pheochromocytoma which is a tumor of adrenal gland.
The tumor secretes adrenaline and nor-adrenaline.
These two hormones are responsible for the symptoms of flushing and increased blood pressure.
Investigations to look for presence of pheochromocytoma needs to be done.
You need to consult your doctor for further investigations.
If carcinoid is suspected, then there are other sites where carcinoid can develop- common one being lungs.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
The symptoms of flushing and high blood pressure suggest a pheochromocytoma which is a tumor of adrenal gland.
The tumor secretes adrenaline and nor-adrenaline.
These two hormones are responsible for the symptoms of flushing and increased blood pressure.
Investigations to look for presence of pheochromocytoma needs to be done.
You need to consult your doctor for further investigations.
If carcinoid is suspected, then there are other sites where carcinoid can develop- common one being lungs.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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