Hyperaldosteronism history and symptoms

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Overview
Classification 1- Primary hyperaldosteronism 2- Secondary hyperaldosteronism 3- Pseudohyperaldosteronism causes (low renin)
Differentiating diagonsis
History and symptoms

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Overview

Common symptoms of hyperaldosteronism include fatigue, headache, hypertension, intermittent paralysis, muscle weakness, and numbness.

History and Symptoms

It can be asymptomatic, but the following symptoms can be present

• Fatigue
• Headache
• High blood pressure
• Hypokalemia
• Intermittent or temporary paralysis
• Muscle spasms
• Muscle weakness
• Numbness
• Polyuria
• Polydipsia
• Tingling