What is carcinoid crisis?

What is carcinoid crisis?

Carcinoid crisis is an extremely rare but life-threatening condition that can happen if your carcinoid syndrome goes undiagnosed or untreated. This often occurs during surgeries or procedures or in trauma situations like an injury from a car accident. Long-term carcinoid syndrome can cause the following:

• Congestive heart failure. Carcinoid syndrome can damage your heart valves, causing heart failure.
• Severe diarrhea that might cause electrolyte imbalance.
• Heart palpitations.
• Severe stomach pain.
• Blood pressure changes.
• Acute flushing of your face and neck.