Aldosteronism

Hyperaldosteronism: Overproduction of the hormone aldosterone from the outer portion (cortex) of the adrenal gland or a tumor containing that type of tissue.
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To diagnose primary aldosteronism, your doctor may measure the levels of aldosterone and renin in your blood. Renin is an enzyme released by your kidneys that helps regulate blood pressure.
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aldosteronism
A condition resulting when the adrenal glands produce too much of the hormone aldosterone, which regulates fluids and salt in the body.
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Hypoaldosteronism, a metabolic disorder caused by a deficiency of the hormone aldosterone, which is produced by the adrenal glands.
Sodium loss (such as from excessive sweating or dehydration).
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Hyperaldosteronism ("True hyperaldosteronism" as with a tumor of the adrenal gland; "Pseudohyperaldosteronism" as in Liddle's Syndrome)
Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (low potassium during an episode of paralysis)
Cushing's syndrome (rare) ...
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Patients with primary hyperaldosteronism will haveincreased aldosterone(for more information see the aldosterone test) production associated with a decreased PRA.
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