10 Symptoms of Pheochromocytoma
Symptom #2: Headaches
Headaches refer to pain that occurs in any region of the neck or head. Headaches are extremely common and can be seen in dehydration, hypoglycemia, stress, inadequate sleep, fever, infections, side effect of medications, and more. In pheochromocytoma, the headaches are usually paroxysmal and have been reported to occur in approximately 51 to 80 percent of patients.
Headaches in pheochromocytoma have a rapid onset reaching its peak within minutes. It occurs spontaneously and has a short duration with a moderate to severe intensity.
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