10 Symptoms of Pheochromocytoma

3. Sweating

Sweating is a normal bodily function that helps regulate our body temperature. Also known as perspiration, it is made up of a combination of water and small amounts of other chemicals, proteins, and salts. There are five million sweat glands all over the body. Conditions such as pheochromocytoma and adrenal gland deficiency conditions cause the glands to malfunction with then leads to excessive sweating. Epinephrine increases dilation of the blood vessels, increasing blood flow and the heart rate, which and gets the body ready for action with adrenalin, even if you are not engaging in exercise or any other exciting activities