What is pheochromocytoma?

Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor of the adrenal gland (triangle shape glands located on top of the kidneys). The tumor increases the hormones (epinephrine and norepinephrine) that regulate the heart rate, metabolism, and blood pressure. Some symptoms include: headaches, sweating,and heart pounding.

How do members experience pheochromocytoma?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pheochromocytoma*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for pheochromocytoma*

Who has pheochromocytoma on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 4
30s 8
40s 15
50s 26
60s 25
70+ 12

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 29
Female 61