DIETS FOR MEDICAL CONDITION: VMA-FREE DIET Flashcards
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PURPOSE OF A VMA-FREE DIET
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– Measurement of the urinary 4-hydroxyl-3-methoxymandelic acid (VMA)
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INDICATION FOR A VMA-FREE DIET
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– A test diet to diagnose pheochromocytoma tumours in persons with unexplained hypertension
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NOTES FOR IMPLEMENTING A VMA-FREE DIET
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– Abstain from certain foods during the period just before and during their urine collection
– Newer tests available that test Norepinephrine in a single 24-hour urine collection to diagnose pheochromocytoma with a sensitivity of 100%
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FOODS TO AVOID IN A VMA-FREE DIET
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Coffee Tea Chocolate Nuts Banana Citrus fruits Raisins Vanilla
