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Shortness of breath and pain in the heart. appear and disappear. is the spine can cause heart problems? is it worth doing testing for pheochromocytoma

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Pheochromocytoma: Have you been tested, treated or diagnosed with this tumor of the adrenal gland? I would have your symptoms evaluated asap.

Dr Carter agreed

Answered 12/28/2013

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