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Can a pheochromocytoma cause nausea, nightly heart pounding/tachycardia (up to 174bpm), massive headaches, dizziness and feeling of generally unwell?

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Yes: But you're missing a big one: high blood pressure.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/1/2015

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Yes: Yes, that's a very fitting diagnosis as it's a surge of adrenaline which can cause all of these symptoms. A simple blood and urine test can help to distinguish this, because other things it could be involve an arrhythmia or menopause.

Answered 2/18/2016

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