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Sometimes von Hippel Lindau disease has no symptoms. When it does have signs, they vary from person to person and depend on the problems caused by the disease. These symptoms usually do not mean you have VHL. However, it is important to discuss any symptoms with your doctor, since they may signal other health problems.
Pheochromocytoma Symptoms
Pheochromocytomas may cause symptoms that are like what you feel in an emergency (“fight or flight”) situation. These include:
- High blood pressure, either all the time or just sometimes
- Sweating
- Headache
- Rapid or irregular heartbeats
- Feelings of anxiety, panic and fear
- Pale skin
- Dizziness or lightheadedness when you stand
- Tremor
- Weight loss
Hemangioblastoma Symptoms
Symptoms of hemangioblastomas vary depending on their location.
Cerebellum
- Difficulty walking and with muscle coordination
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Double vision
- Vomiting
Spinal Cord
- Decreased feeling in the arms, legs and body
- Weakness
- Difficulty walking
- Difficulties with bowel and bladder function
Brain Stem
- Decreased feeling in the arms, legs and body
- Walking difficulties
- Swallowing difficulties
- Headaches
- Poor coordination
von Hippel Lindau disease is a genetic condition that runs in families. If you have von Hippel Lindau disease, or if you have a family history of the disease, we recommend genetic counseling. Visit our genetic testing page to learn more.
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