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Why would a patient with a pheochromocytoma sweat excessively, have facial pallor, and bc constipated?

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During the sympathetic reaction the blood flow is augmented to the skeletal muscles and brain. Then the blood flow will diminished to the bowel which may led to constipation. The person will perspire excessively and may lead to dehydration which eventually may constrain bowel function.

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