What is epinephrine and what function does it have

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Avatar f tn Epinephrine is the a hormone and neurotransmiter. It is produced by the adrenal gland an is a "fight-or-flight catecholamine." So is norepinephrine. In biochemistry, the prefix "nor" means that norepinephrine is an analog of epinephrine. They function quite differently in the body. epinephrine is most commonly thought of in terms of t effect on the sympathetic nervous system - increasing heart rate, increasing blood pressure, hyper alertness, etc.
Avatar f tn I have swelling in my ankles and legs, and I'm thinking in my abdomen as well. I have had weight gain. Sometimes I can gain (or lose) up to 5-7 lbs. in any given day. I sometimes have heart palpitations, chest pain. Also, I seem to be having heartburn quite frequently. Yesterday and today I have had pain in my back just above my waist on the left side. My lungs seem to be filled with fluid, and often I am short of breath.
Avatar n tn It means that he has a form of Cardiomyopathy which means that the main pumping heart chamber (the left ventricle) is not working properly. An abnormal mv means that the Mitral Valve which is between the left ventricle and left atrium (the upper chamber of the heart) is not working properly.
4703993 tn?1379768388 As for what you can do about it, much like syncope in general one can consider a combination of medication, diet and exercise modifications, and non-pharmaceutical treatments. What is your current regimen for your POTS and syncope?
388261 tn?1215399844 Tramadol....exactly what is it? I know it is a synthetic agent of codeine, but it is not considered a controlled agent. My Doc and I are discussing my detox in 2 weeks, and he is giving me the 10 day supply of Xanax and Valium, but he also wants me to take Tramadol for the pain. If this is an addictive drug, I will refuse to take it. But is it? All I keep seeing on the net is that it's a analgesic. But I have also read that Tramadol is approximately 10% as potent as morphine.
Avatar f tn Yes- they should be more specific- vertigo is different from light headedness and I think even vertigo someone who specializes may want to know does it seem you are spinning or that the room is? And then there's feeling off-balance too.
Avatar m tn Someone suggested Sleep apnea-not convinced i have a big problem in this area. And clinical depression- i discounted it at first but i have been flat for a while, but this fatigued? Ok, all fatigued out so over to you lovely and smart guys and gals to help. Thanks.....
Avatar f tn It is a HIDA scan that shows function of your gallblader. They inject a contrast substance into a vein, and after a while they make a scan of the gallbladder that shows how the contrst was distributed. They can also do a CKK stimulation test to see how your gallbladder is emptying. It is a gastroenterologist you need to visit to have this test.
Avatar f tn Fatty liver is not really fat..like it is around other organs like the heart and such...it dosent accumulate on the outside .the fat is right into the liver cells and tuns the liver a tan yellow color.....i have mild fatty liver...at least i did back in 2006...ive lost weight since then and went tru 2 TX...maybe ive improved....its wise to lose weight befor starting TX..
Avatar f tn i have been as early as a week ago to the hospital and had chest x-rays, which they said were unremarkable, whatever that means, and blood and stress test so it's not my heart but i still occasionally get tightness and whezzing. could that be asthma and wouldn't it have shown up on the chest x-ray.
Avatar f tn So, the next time I had work done, I told my dentist about the SVT and what had happened and he suggested next time, to use a numbing medication that would not stimulate my heart and he did. I was just fine the next go around.
787406 tn?1339203183 My own level was more moderately elevated in the past, but it is not believed I have a pheo but I believe it is owing to my postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, as I think (not dr. verified) I had the hyperadrenergic form. Stress, if the doctor means anxiety stress, would surely effect your EPINEPHRINE level- how is that one?
Avatar n tn ve been sick for 3weeks with a cough but i had my routine blood work and my copy said EGFR 56 low and I have no idea what this is and my WBC was 3.3 low and TSH 52.45 high. And the only thing the Dr was concern about was the TSH. I understand that but does this EGFR many anything? I would appreciate any input!
Avatar f tn At a quick glance what kind of auto immune dz and does the lab work mean positively that I have an auto immune Dz?" -------------------------------------------------------------- I cannot tell you for sure if you have an Autoimmune Disorder, but your symptoms and lab work certainly point in that direction. Positive ANA: ANAs are the signature autoantibodies of the rheumatic disease .
Avatar m tn I dont know what this is. I read it could be anxiety. But does anyone have an idea what this could be?
Avatar f tn Have your thyroid FUNCTION tested. If you only had standard blood tests, they wouldn't indicate Thyroid function, just serum thyroid hormone levels. In order to totally rule out hypothyroidism, you need Free T3,Free T4 and Reverse T3 tests. Insist on these 3 tests, even if your doctor(s) may frown upon your request ! Underlying reasons for this onset could have to do with certain undiagnosed deficiencies of nutrients/minerals vital for thyroid function, or excessive stress.
Avatar f tn but my daughter said it can have poisons in it from the sea and that I would have to watch for dosage. I have had two tests for Hypo and my Dr thinks I have a goiter...any one felt this seaweed is good?
1817071 tn?1366228243 I remind them each and every time and so far have had no problems. It is a small thing and they can do it. You are the one who pays, you are the one who lives with the consequences, you deserve to be heard. If they can't manage it, find someone who can. I'm sure there are plenty of dentists out there who would be happy to work with you on this. Good luck. Hang in there and let us know how you're doing.
Avatar f tn Yes its ok, they will most likely need to do xrays, for that they will cover your chest and belly with a blanket, i cant remember what its called but it will protect your baby, good luck girl =)
Avatar n tn Co-dominat and appears angiographically normal. It is quite tortuous and there is some motion artifact noted in the mid vessel, but it is minimal and appears widely patent. The terminal vessel is very tortuous but appears angiographically normal Conclusion 1.
Avatar m tn Also have itchy skin when hot or when getting out of shower. Now, I can barely function in the morning, as I have every muscle in my body stiff and sore and aching. Feels like a ran a marathon the previous day. Does improve as day goes on. Muscle relaxants have helped. What do u think i have?
1666434 tn?1325262350 s Gate is what I have in the bathroom right now, and the one I have is wonderful for folks who also need a mint free toothpaste. The one I am using right now is anise. The picture is star anise, so totally different plant than the fennel plant. Sometimes fennel is called anise, and it's the spice used to give black licorice its distinctive flavor, but star anise is an entirely different plant. I'm not sure what the plant looks like either. I only know it's a different plant.
Avatar n tn hum,not sure it is, does she forget alot, does she have trouble everyday living. thoses are things you look for. does it run in her family. i my mom is scared of the dark and of someone coming into her house and getting her , and yes she sees people in her house that has been dead for 50 years . you could take her to dr have them test her and see whats going on with her. prayers are she dont have it.