Did you think hypertension affects only the older generation? Pheochromocytoma, a rare disease of the adrenal gland that can strike children and young adults, can cause extremely high blood pressure, which, if uncontrolled, can lead to stroke, heart attack and even death. The disease starts in the adrenal gland, where a tumour develops, producing excess hormones that increases the blood pressure.

Symptoms include headaches, sweating, and pounding of the heart, chest pains and anxiety. The way to stop this silent menace in its tracks is early detection and treatment. Specialist from a hospital, used to gather more research data on this rare disease. Patients who diagnosed with this disease can undergo genetic blood testing. The study will give an opportunity for our country men to be worked up for every costly disease. This will enable us to formulate Asia data on this particular disorder. With early diagnosis, the disease can be effectively treated.