Catecholamine hypertension

Overview

High blood pressure caused by catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephine) which is produced by the body especially in times of stress. Adrenal tumors that secrete catecholamines can also increase blood pressure as can medications containing catecholamines.

Symptoms

Increased blood pressure

Diagnosis

signs and symptoms of Catecholamine hypertension may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Catecholamine hypertension symptoms.