Symptoms of Pheochromocytomas:

The classical symptoms of pheochromocytoma are those attributable to excess adrenaline production. Often these patients will have recurring episodes of sweating, headache, and a feeling of high anxiety. The following symptoms are listed from the most common to the least common:

• Headaches (severe)

• Excess sweating (generalized)

• Racing heart (tachycardia and palpitations)

• Anxiety / nervousness (feelings of impending death)

• Nervous shaking (tremors)

• Pain in the lower chest or upper abdomen

• Nausea (with or without nausea)

• Weight loss

• Heat intolerance