{"product_id":"2940046558371","title":"Carcinoid Syndrome, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms associated with carcinoid tumors\u003cbr\u003eTumors of the small intestine, colon, appendix, and bronchial tubes\u003cbr\u003eCarcinoid tumors produce the vasoactive substance, serotonin\u003cbr\u003eVasodilation of the blood vessels causes flushing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flushing results from secretion of kallikrein\u003cbr\u003eBy converting of kininogen to lysyl-bradykinin.\u003cbr\u003eOther components of the carcinoid syndrome are diarrhea\u003cbr\u003eDiversion of large amounts of niacin causes pellagra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are symptoms of intermittent pain in the abdomen\u003cbr\u003eThere are also breathing difficulty and heart palpitations\u003cbr\u003eThe most useful diagnostic test 5-HIAA levels in urine\u003cbr\u003eFor the end product of metabolism of the serotonin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurgery to remove the tumor is usually the first treatment.\u003cbr\u003eIn severe cases there is surgical debulking management\u003cbr\u003eWhere surgery will not work Octreotide (Sandostatin) injections\u003cbr\u003eAre given to the patients to prevent tumor progression\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An original poem by Kenneth Kee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting Tips about the Carcinoid Syndrome\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Healthy Lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Take a well Balanced Diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Treatment of Carcinoid Syndrome:\u003cbr\u003ea. Surgery to remove the tumor is usually the first treatment.\u003cbr\u003eIt can permanently cure the condition if the tumor is completely removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the tumor has spread to the liver, treatment involves destroying the local blood supply of the tumor or giving chemotherapy directly into the liver.\u003cbr\u003eWhen the entire tumor cannot be removed, removing large portions of the tumor (\"debulking\") can help relieve the symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. Octreotide (Sandostatin) injections are sometimes given to people with advanced carcinoid tumors that cannot be removed with surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ec. Interferon is often given with octreotide to help stop tumor growth.\u003cbr\u003ePatients whose carcinoid tumor secretes histamine will benefit from treatment with antihistamine drugs.\u003cbr\u003ePeople with carcinoid syndrome should avoid alcohol, large meals, and foods high in tyramine (aged cheeses, avocado, many processed foods) because they may trigger symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Keep bones and body strong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc and other minerals are important to the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Get enough rest and Sleep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid stress and tension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Rest your eyes and close your eyes every half hourly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLook far in the distance or look at green trees\u003cbr\u003eSit comfortably in an armchair or on a settee and relax with your eyes closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Exercise and stay active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin slowly especially if a person has not been active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who drink more than this may have a higher chance for developing osteoporosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. Stop or do not begin smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also interferes with blood supply and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarcinoid syndrome\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is Carcinoid syndrome?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms associated with carcinoid tumors - tumors of the small intestine, colon, appendix, and bronchial tubes in the lungs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe carcinoid syndrome occurs in approximately 5% of carcinoid tumors and becomes manifest when vasoactive substances from the tumors enter the systemic circulation escaping hepatic degradation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Carcinoid Syndrome\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 More Facts about Carcinoid Syndrome\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Treatment of Carcinoid Syndrome\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Asthma\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Breathing Difficulty\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Lung Cancer\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Stomach Cancer\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072448774384,"sku":"2940046558371","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046558371_p0.jpg?v=1764000602","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046558371","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}