Abdominal and Pelvic Trauma
Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Aids
Bowel Obstruction
Central Vertigo
Croup
Diphtheria
Epiglottitis
Fifth Metatarsal Fracture
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Infant Botulism
Mastoiditis
Meningococcemia
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Optic Neuritis
Osteomyelitis
Panic Disorder
Pericarditis
Pneumonia
Reye's Syndrome
Salicylates
Schizophrenia
Tetanus
Tumor
Volvulus
Wound Botulism

Catecholamine Excess

Catecholamine excess includes pheochromocytoma, sympathomimetic overdose (cocaine, amphetamines, decongestant or diet pills, and so forth), withdrawal from clonidine or sedativehypnotics, or food interaction with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).

Causes

Symptoms

Anxiety
Abdominal discomfort
Diaphoresis
Headache
Nausea
Palpitations

Signs

Hypertension
Tachycardia
Diaphoresis
Pallor
Signs of specific end-organ damage

Treatment

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