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What Causes Sudden Rise In The Blood Pressure, Headache And Vomiting?

my son is 13 year old and has quick onset of vomiting, headaches, profuse sweating, abdominal pain dizziness, increase in blood pressure. This last anywhere from 10 minutes to half an hour,he has been tested for numerous conditions, but to no conclusion
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Hello,
He needs to be tested for pheochromocytoma which is adrenaline secreting tumor. Also, ask regarding drug intake like cocaine, ecstasy etc.
He being an young hypertensive he ll need evaluation for cause of blood pressures like renal artery Doppler, Sr cortisol and 24 hr Urinary metanephrines.
Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
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What Causes Sudden Rise In The Blood Pressure, Headache And Vomiting?

Hello, He needs to be tested for pheochromocytoma which is adrenaline secreting tumor. Also, ask regarding drug intake like cocaine, ecstasy etc. He being an young hypertensive he ll need evaluation for cause of blood pressures like renal artery Doppler, Sr cortisol and 24 hr Urinary metanephrines. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.