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What makes adrenal gland produce too much epinephrine?
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Pheochromocytoma: Causes an adrenal gland to produce too much epinephrine, which could lead to hard-to-control high blood pressure.
Answered 9/13/2013
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Tumor: A tumor, called pheochromacytoma is the usual cause of excess catecholamine production. This is a rare and dangerous disease that needs expert medical and surgical intervention.
Answered 9/16/2013
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