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The [[symptoms]] of a pheochromocytoma are those of [[sympathetic nervous system]] hyperactivity, they may including: | The [[symptoms]] of a pheochromocytoma are those of [[sympathetic nervous system]] hyperactivity, symptoms usually subside in less than one hour and they may including: | ||
*[[Palpitations]] | *[[Palpitations]] | ||
*[[Anxiety]] often resembling that of a [[panic attack]] | *[[Anxiety]] often resembling that of a [[panic attack]] | ||
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*[[Weight loss]] | *[[Weight loss]] | ||
''Please note that not all patients with pheochromocytoma experience the classical symptoms''. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmad Al Maradni, M.D. [2]
Overview
Symptoms of pheochromocytoma include palpitations, anxiety, and headaches.
Symptoms
The symptoms of a pheochromocytoma are those of sympathetic nervous system hyperactivity, symptoms usually subside in less than one hour and they may including:
- Palpitations
- Anxiety often resembling that of a panic attack
- Diaphoresis
- Headaches
- Pallor
- Weight loss
Please note that not all patients with pheochromocytoma experience the classical symptoms.