What does it mean to have excessive secretion of adrenaline?

Jul 01, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Recently, when I went to the hospital for a checkup, the doctor told me that my adrenaline secretion is high. What causes excessive adrenaline secretion?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Excessive secretion of adrenaline may be caused by various factors, mainly divided into physiological and pathological categories. 1. Physiological factors: These primarily include excessive emotional tension and significant mental stress. In these situations, adrenaline levels in the body temporarily rise to cope with stress or danger. 2. Pathological factors: Adrenal adenomas or hyperplasia can lead to uncontrolled and excessive hormone secretion, potentially causing primary adrenal hyperfunction. Dysfunction of the anterior pituitary gland—in some cases, excessive production of ACTH by the anterior pituitary—can also result in increased adrenaline secretion, leading to secondary adrenal hyperfunction. Other tumors, such as malignant or benign tumors including colon cancer, breast cancer, or pancreatic cancer, may also cause excessive adrenaline secretion. If you experience the above symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly to identify the underlying cause and receive targeted treatment.