The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a part of the digestive system in a body which helps in digestion of food. It takes nutrients as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins and water from the food and helps pass wastes out from the body. Gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors are formed in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract and the tumors form from a certain type of neuroendocrine cell. GI carcinoid tumors are rare ad most of them grow slowly. The tumor may occur in the duodenum, jejunum & ileum, colon, and rectum. The symptoms may vary depending on the area of the tumor existence.
Some of the symptoms of GI tract:
Duodenum:-
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Jaundice
- Heartburn
- Change in stools color
Jejunum and ileum:-
- Abdominal pain
- Sudden weight loss
- Feeling very tired
- Feeling bloated
- Diarrhea
- Nausea and vomiting
Colon:-
- Abdominal pain
- Sudden weight loss
Rectum:-
- Blood in stools
- Pain in the rectum
- Constipation
When should you consult a doctor?
Consult a doctor if you have signs and symptoms of the carcinoid tumors in the gastrointestinal tract. Early diagnosis and treatment may help recovery.
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