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What does gait weakness mean? also, any idea what would cause elevated epinephrine levels and heart rates that race multiple times a night and races at the slightest movement?
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Pheochromocytoma: A pheochromocytoma is a growth in the area of the adrenal glands that causes hypertension, elevated catecholamine levels and palpitations. It is not a common condition and an endocrinologist is best qualified to evaluate for one and I recommend that you consult one in view of your symptoms. He/she will order the appropriate tests and refer you to a cardiologist if it is deemed advisable.
Answered 2/12/2015
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