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Dr.Patel serves as Center Medical Director and a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health in Arizona. She graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine prior to working in clinical research focused on preventive medicine at the University of Illinois and the University of Nevada. Dr. Patel earned her MSc in Global Health from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency in Chicago at Norwegian American Hospital before completing a fellowship in Leadership in Value-based Care in conjunction with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where she earned her MBA. Dr. Patel’s interests include health tech and teaching medical students and she currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
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Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.
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A lot of night sweats
Face is pale
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- Very sweaty at night
- Very heavy sweating during sleep
- Have a headache
- Drenching night sweats
- Blacking out
- Night sweats soaking clothes
- Fast heart beat
- Sheets get wet with sweat at night
- Pulsating headache
- Feel anxiety suddenly
- Headache on the side of my head
- Felt nauseous then fainted
- Headache over the entire head
- Sweating followed by fainting
- Headaches in back of head
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Try Free Symptom QuizWhat is Pheochromocytoma?
Pheochromocytoma is a rare and typically benign tumor that grows in your adrenal gland. Your adrenal glands are small triangular organs, located above your kidneys, responsible for producing hormones that regulate your blood pressure, metabolism, and body reactions in stressful states. Pheochromocytomas are usually caused by genetic mutations and are associated with hereditary syndromes. Some symptoms include These symptoms can include: high blood pressure, headaches, irregular heartbeat, and sweating.
Typical Symptoms of Pheochromocytoma
- Sweating at night requiring change in clothing
- I experience hot flushes or feelings of overheating
- Pulse feels fast (25+ beats in 15 sec)
- Headache
- Losing consciousness
- Noisy breathing; e.g. wheezing, rattling
- Fever
- Dizziness
Diagnostic Questions for Pheochromocytoma
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you excessively sweat at night and need to change clothes?
- Do you have hot flushes or feel overheated?
- Do you feel your pulse is fast (25+ beats in 15 seconds)?
- Do you have headaches or a heavy feeling in your head?
- Have you temporarily lost consciousness?
Treatment of Pheochromocytoma
The primary treatment for pheochromocytomas is surgical removal of the tumor. Medications to control your blood pressure may also be prescribed.
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https://www.sciendo.com/article/10.2478/enr-2019-0020Naranjo J, Dodd S, Martin YN. Perioperative Management of Pheochromocytoma. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2017 Aug;31(4):1427-1439. doi: 10.1053/j.jvca.2017.02.023. Epub 2017 Feb 4. PMID: 28392094.
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https://journals.lww.com/jhypertension/Abstract/2006/12000/Pheochromocytoma__presentation,_diagnosis_and.1.aspxPheochromocytoma - National Cancer Institute
https://www.cancer.gov/pediatric-adult-rare-tumor/rare-tumors/rare-endocrine-tumor/pheochromocytoma#:~:text=Pheochromocytoma%20is%20a%20type%20of,on%20top%20of%20the%20kidneys.
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Reviewed By:
Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Family Medicine)
Dr.Patel serves as Center Medical Director and a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health in Arizona. She graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine prior to working in clinical research focused on preventive medicine at the University of Illinois and the University of Nevada. Dr. Patel earned her MSc in Global Health from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency in Chicago at Norwegian American Hospital before completing a fellowship in Leadership in Value-based Care in conjunction with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where she earned her MBA. Dr. Patel’s interests include health tech and teaching medical students and she currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
Hidetaka Hamasaki, MD (Endocrinology)
Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.
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