10 Symptoms of Pheochromocytoma
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #3: Palpitations
Palpitations refer to the conscious perception of one’s heartbeat, it can be perceived to be abnormally fast or irregular. Palpitations can be due to anxiety, coronary heart disease, asthma, emphysema, hyperthyroidism, alcohol use, caffeine use, substance abuse, electrolyte imbalance, and more.
Associated symptoms of palpitations include breathlessness, dizziness, sweating, headaches, and chest pain. In pheochromocytoma patients, palpitations may occur due to the circulating catecholamines and anxiety.
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