What is carcinoid syndrome?

Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms associated with carcinoid tumors of the small intestine, colon, appendix, and bronchial tubes in the lungs. The principal features of carcinoid syndrome are diarrhea and flushing. Wheezing, telangiectasia, and abdominal pain can also occur.

How do members experience carcinoid syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with carcinoid syndrome*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for carcinoid syndrome*

Who has carcinoid syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 14
40s 28
50s 66
60s 76
70+ 92

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 80
Female 198