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Caroline M. Doan, DO (Internal medicine)

Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.

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Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal medicine)

Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.

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  • Whistling when I breathe

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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is carcinoid?

Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms that occur when a neuroendocrine tumor (NET) releases hormones into the bloodstream. Symptoms include diarrhea and facial flushing. These tumors can be cancerous or non-cancerous, and most develop in the gastrointestinal tract, though they can also be found in other organs.

Symptoms of carcinoid

  • Facial flushing

  • Spots in mouth

  • Noisy breathing; e.g. wheezing, rattling

  • Feeling down

Questions your doctor may ask to check for carcinoid

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose carcinoid

  • Do you have a red or flushed face?

  • Do you have spots or boils in your mouth?

  • Is your breathing noisy; e.g. wheezing, rattling?

  • Have you been feeling depressed recently?

Treatment for carcinoid

Treatment includes addressing the tumor itself through surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. Additionally, medications can slow down hormone production responsible for some symptoms. Meanwhile, simple steps like using cool towels on the face and avoiding alcohol can alleviate hot flash symptoms.

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References

  • Mulkeen A, Cha C. Gastric carcinoid. Curr Opin Oncol. 2005 Jan;17(1):1-6. doi: 10.1097/01.cco.0000147899.04701.c6. PMID: 15608504.

    https://journals.lww.com/co-oncology/Abstract/2005/01000/Gastric_carcinoid.2.aspx

  • Davila DG, Dunn WF, Tazelaar HD, Pairolero PC. Bronchial carcinoid tumors. Mayo Clin Proc. 1993 Aug;68(8):795-803. doi: 10.1016/s0025-6196(12)60641-7. PMID: 8331983.

    https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(12)60641-7/fulltext

  • Tiensuu Janson EM, Oberg KE. Carcinoid tumours. Baillieres Clin Gastroenterol. 1996 Dec;10(4):589-601. doi: 10.1016/s0950-3528(96)90015-9. PMID: 9113314.

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0950352896900159?via%3Dihub

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Reviewed By:

Caroline M. Doan, DO

Caroline M. Doan, DO (Internal medicine)

Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.

Yoshinori Abe, MD

Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal medicine)

Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.

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