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Primary and secondary hyperaldosteronism are conditions in which the adrenal gland releases too much of the hormone aldosterone.
Alternative NamesConn syndrome
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsPersons with primary hyperaldosteronism have a problem with the adrenal gland that causes it to release too much aldosterone.
In secondary hyperaldosteronism, the excess aldosterone is caused by something outside the adrenal gland that mimics the primary condition.
Primary hyperaldosteronism used to be considered a rare condition, but some experts believe that it may be the cause of high blood pressurein some patients. Most cases of primary hyperaldosteronism are caused by a noncancerous (benign) tumor of the adrenal gland. The condition is common in people ages 30 - 50.
Secondary hyperaldosteronism is generally related to high blood pressure. It is also related to disorders such as:
- Cirrhosis of the liver
- Heart failure
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Fatigue
- Headache
- High blood pressure
- Intermittent paralysis
- Muscle weakness
- Numbness
- Abdominal CT scan
- ECG
- Plasma aldosterone level
- Plasma renin activity
- Serum potassiumlevel
- Urinary aldosterone
Occasionally, it is necessary to insert a catheter into the veins of the adrenal glands to determine which of the adrenals contains the growth.
This disease may also affect the results of the following tests:
TreatmentPrimary hyperaldosteronism caused by a tumor is usually treated with surgery. Removing adrenal tumors may control the symptoms. Even after surgery, some people have high blood pressure and need to take medication.
Watching your salt intake and taking medication may control the symptoms without surgery. Medications used to treat hyperaldosteronism include:
- Spironolactone (Aldactone; Aldactazide), a diuretic ("water pill")
- Eplerenone (Inspra), which blocks the action of aldosterone
Surgery is not used for secondary hyperaldosteronism, but medications and diet are part of treatment.
Expectations (prognosis)The prognosis for primary hyperaldosteronism is good with early diagnosis and treatment. The prognosis for secondary hyperaldosteronism will vary depending on the cause of the condition.
ComplicationsImpotence and gynecomastia(enlarged breasts in men) may occur with long-term spironolactone treatment in men, but this is uncommon.
Calling your health care providerCall for an appointment with your health care provider if you develop symptoms of hyperaldosteronism.
What else can I help you with?
By what other terms is hyperaldosteronism known?
Conn's syndrome, primary aldosteronism, and secondary aldosteronism
What is the treatment for hyperaldosteronism?
Patients may choose to work with their physician or alternative provider to control hypertension with diet, stress reduction (including massage, meditation, biofeedback, and yoga), and other remedies
What is Primary demand and secondary demand?
primary and secondary demand
Conn's syndrome is also known as?
The other medical name for Conn's syndrome is primary aldosteronism. This is an aldosterone producing adenoma and can be caused by adrenal hyperplasia or adrenal carcinoma.
Difference between primary server and secondary server?
Primary Means, it is individual there is no dependence, But Secondary will allays depends on Primary, If you want to do Secondary, you should complete primary first, There is no precondition to primary, but for Secondary Primary is the Precondition, first you should do primary, then only you are able to do secondary.
A transformer has 20 primary windings and 100 secondary windings If the secondary voltage is 25 V find the primary voltage?
Voltage on primary/Primary turns = Voltage on secondary/Secondary turns
What are the two coils in a transformer?
primary and secondary coilsAnswerPrimary and secondary windings.
What are the body's primary and secondary responses?
Primary is IgM and secondary is IgG
Are furniture primary or secondary?
Secondary
Is a predator a primary or a secondary?
secondary
How does the product of voltage and current in the primary compare with the product of voltage and current in the secondary?
The current in the secondary when the voltage is twice the primary will be one half of the primary. The current in the primary when the voltage is twice the secondary will be twice the secondary.
Are Carnivores primary or secondary consumer?
Secondary consumers - primary consumers are the herbivores
