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what is an episode of pheochromocytoma?

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Hormone release: Pheochromocytoma (PCC) is a rare tumor of adrenal gland tissue.  When  functional they cause  adrenal glands to make too much norepinephrine and epinephrine. With hormone release there are usually has three classic symptoms, headache, sweating, and heart palpitations  in association with hypertension. Other conditions that can arise are anxiety, nausea, profound sweating and severe headaches :

Question 2

how to know if i suffer from pheochromocytoma?

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Symptoms of norepine: Most pheochomocytomas are small and under 10 cm.  Occassionally they reach very  large sizes growing into adjacent organs like liver.  Initially symptoms are frequently not present  or are very mild like sweating or rapid pulse.  When full outpouring of nor epinephrine and related products are produced blood pressure may bet out of control.

Question 3

how to tell if i suffer from pheochromocytoma?

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Usual presentation: Is extreme hypertension.  After that, you will need special blood tests for diagnosis.  But this is a rare tumor, and other causes of hypertension are much much more common.

Question 4

what medical conditions mimic pheochromocytoma?

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Hyperthroidism: Paragangliomas, cushings syndrome and carcinoid tumor can also mimic pheochromocytoma. Please check with your doctor if urine/blood studies +/- imaging is needed.

Question 5

what kind of dr do you see for pheochromocytoma?

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If you know you: Have pheo, a surgical resection is necessary.  You need to see a surgeon with experience in laparoscopic or robotic surgery.  These days, look for a surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgery.  If you suspect that you have a pheo but are not sure, you need definitive diagnosis by an endocrinologist.

Question 6

what are the actual symptoms of pheochromocytoma?

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Blood pressure: High blood pressure (which may be episodic) is usually present.  Other common symptoms are headache, a feeling of pounding from the blood pressure, palpitations, anxiety, etc.  These are all common symptoms - pheochromocytomas occur in less than 1 in 1000 people.

Question 7

pheochromocytoma what kind of dr do u see for this?

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IM, or Endo: The problem is usually diagnosed by and internest, or more liekly by a nephrologist or endocrinologist, although any astute pracitioner can make the diagnosis.  After imaging studies to localize this, you will be sent to a surgeon, most likely to have it removed.  It can also be a feature of a broader condition called multiple endocromatosis syndrome. Laporascopic surgery can remove the tumor!

Question 8

what are the different diagnosis of pheochromocytoma?

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Pheo: This is a rare but dangerous condition.  Make sure the diagnosis was made correctly. You should already have an endocrinologist on the team if you were diagnose with this. Differential diagnosis include: drug side effects (legal and illegal), drug withdrawal (legal or illegal), carcinoids, hyperthyroidism, macrocytosis, insulinoma, panic attacks, labile essential hypertension, anxiety disorders...

Question 9

what meds should i avoid taking  having pheochromocytoma ?

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Have it treated: Are you having the pheochromocytoma treated with surgical excision? Your doctors should have you on a specific course of pre-operative medical therapy. Avoid some cold medications that would raise your blood pressure & follow your doctor's detailed instructions.

Question 10

are there any medications i should avoid if i have pheochromocytoma?

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Yes: Monoamino oxidase inhibitors, aged cheeses, decongestants, Cocaine and its derivatives to include some.

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