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Conn's syndrome is also known as primary [[hyperaldosteronism]]. Apart from high blood pressure, the symptoms may include [[myalgia|muscle cramps]] and [[headache]]s (due to the low potassium) | Conn's syndrome is also known as primary [[hyperaldosteronism]]. Apart from high blood pressure, the symptoms may include [[myalgia|muscle cramps]] and [[headache]]s (due to the low potassium) and symptoms of [[hypocalcemia]] (low calcium levels). | ||
It can be mimicked by [[liquorice]] ingestion ([[glycyrrhizin]]) and [[Liddle syndrome]]. | It can be mimicked by [[liquorice]] ingestion ([[glycyrrhizin]]) and [[Liddle syndrome]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 15:21, 20 September 2012
Template:Conn syndrome Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
History and Symptoms
Conn's syndrome is also known as primary hyperaldosteronism. Apart from high blood pressure, the symptoms may include muscle cramps and headaches (due to the low potassium) and symptoms of hypocalcemia (low calcium levels).
It can be mimicked by liquorice ingestion (glycyrrhizin) and Liddle syndrome.