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What is Aldosteronism?

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A disorder caused by excessive production of the hormone aldosterone, which is produced by a part of the adrenal glands called the adrenal cortex

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What is Primary aldosteronism?
Primary aldosteronism, the symptoms of which include hypertension and low blood potassium (hypokalemia ), is considered "low-renin aldosteronism."
What is the most common cause of primary aldosteronism?
approximately 60-70% of the cases of primary aldosteronism result from tumors in the adrenal gland area.
What disorder is associated with secondary aldosteronism?
factors outside the adrenal gland may cause overproduction of aldosterone, or overproduction of renin, an enzyme stored in the kidney area that stimulates aldosterone and raises blood pressure.
Why cant you get this test glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism in USA?
You can, but the only place you can send the blood to and get the results is Harvard Medical School.