VIPomaFrom our partner site on acid reflux, AcidRefluxConnection.com.
Vasoactive intestinal peptide-producing tumor; Pancreatic endocrine tumor Treatment: The first goal of treatment is to correct dehydration. Intravenous (IV) fluids are often required to replace fluids lost in diarrhea. The next goal is to slow the diarrhea. Some medications can help control the diarrhea, such as octreotide, which is a hormone. advertisement The best chance for cure is surgery to remove the tumor. If the tumor has not metastasized (spread to other organs), surgery can often cure it. Expectations (prognosis): Surgery can usually cure VIPomas, but about one-third to one-half of patients will have tumors that have spread by the time of diagnosis and are thus incurable. Complications:
Calling your health care provider: If you have watery diarrhea for more than 2-3 days, you should call your doctor.
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