Hyperaldosteronism
Overview
A condition characterised by the excessive production and release into the circulation of aldosterone
Symptoms
* Muscle weakness * Cramping * Palpitations * Headaches * Polyuria
Causes
* Adrenal cortex tumours * Hypokalaemic distal renal tubular acidosis * Juxtaglomerular cell tumor * Hepatic failure * Fludrocortisone * Nephrotic syndrome * Malignant hypertension * C11-Hydroxylase deficiency * Bartter's syndrome * Glycyrrhizic acid * Dilated cardiomyopathy * Hemangiopericytoma * Chloridorrhea, hereditary * Aldosterone * C17-hydroxylase deficiency * Glucocorticoid-suppressible hyperaldosteronism
Diagnosis
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Primary Hyperaldosteronism. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Primary Hyperaldosteronism has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Primary Hyperaldosteronism signs or Primary Hyperaldosteronism symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Primary Hyperaldosteronism may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Primary Hyperaldosteronism symptoms.
Treatment
Treatment includes Spironolactone, a K+ sparing diuretic that works by acting as an aldosterone antagonist.