Hi! I have facial flushing. Doctor suggested me some urine test. He suspects that I have facial flushing with carcinoid syndrome. What is relation between facial flashing and urine? Tell me more about carcinoid syndrome. Thank you
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Hi! Carcinoid syndrome is a group of signs and symptoms that are associated with tumors of the enterochromaffin cells. The carcinoid syndrome causes facial flushing, diarrhea and heart valve abnormalities. The facial flushing caused by carcinoid syndrome varies with the location of the tumor. The most common flush occurs in the head and neck area in response to excitement, exercise, drinking alcohol, and eating. It usually lasts only minutes. Carcinoid syndrome is diagnosed by a specialized urine test that measures a chemical called 5-HIAA. The facial flushing of carcinoid syndrome is treated by removal of the tumor and administering a medication called octreotide. I also have facial flashing but with the other cause. I wish you a best!
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