hyperaldosteronism, primary, secondary…

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endocrine glands, adrenal gland hormone secretion, conn's syndrome, primary hyperaldosteronism, syndrome associated, increased secretion, the hormone aldosterone, the aldosterone test, by the adrenal gland, an abnormality, the gland, in secondary hyperaldosteronism, increased production of aldosterone by the adrenal cortex, something outside the adrenal gland that mimics the primary condition, primary hyperaldosteronism, considered a rare condition, experts believe that it the cause of high blood pressure in 0.5% to 14% of patients, most cases of primary hyperaldosteronism result, a benign tumor, the adrenal gland, occur in people between 30, 50 years old, excess aldosterone secreted in this condition increases sodium reabsorption, potassium loss by the kidneys, results in electrolyte imbalances, secondary hyperaldosteronism, related to hypertension, high blood pressure, swelling disorders, cardiac failure, cirrhosis, the liver, nephrotic, kidney, syndrome, in these disorders, various mechanisms, individual disease process cause the level, the hormone to be elevated, high blood pressure, headache, muscle weakness, fatigue, intermittent paralysis, numbness, low serum potassium level, abdominal ct scan that shows adrenal mass, elevated plasma aldosterone level, elevated urinary aldosterone, low plasma renin activity, ecg that shows abnormalities associated, low potassium levels, tests, urine sodium, serum sodium, urine potassium, serum magnesium test, co2, primary hyperaldosteronism resulting, adenoma, tumor, treated surgically, removal of adrenal tumors, control the symptoms, after surgery, have elevated blood pressure, require medication, dietary sodium restriction, administration of a diuretic, blocks aldosterone action, spironolactone, control the symptoms, surgery, in secondary hyperaldosteronism, no surgical intervention, medications, diet, included, in the patient's treatment, prognosis, primary hyperaldosteronism is good, early diagnosis, prognosis, secondary hyperaldosteronism, vary depending on the patient's primary disease process, impotence, gynecomastia, enlarged breasts in men, long-term medical management in men, symptoms of hyperaldosteronism develop.