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carcinoid syndrome

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Description

A group of symptoms that include flushing, wheezing, fast heart rate, weight loss and diarrhea.

Carcinoid syndrome is caused by a neuroendocrine tumour (a tumour that starts in cells of the neuroendocrine system) that releases serotonin and other chemicals into the body.