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==Overview==
==Overview==
'''Hyperaldosteronism''', also '''aldosteronism''', is a [[medical condition]] where too much [[aldosterone]] is produced by the [[adrenal glands]], which can lead to lowered levels of [[potassium]] in [[blood]].
'''Hyperaldosteronism''' is a [[medical condition]] where too much [[aldosterone]] is produced by the [[adrenal glands]], which can lead to lowered levels of [[potassium]] in [[blood]].


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 14:17, 28 September 2012

Hyperaldosteronism Main page

Patient Information

Overview

Classification

1- Primary hyperaldosteronism
2- Secondary hyperaldosteronism
3- Pseudohyperaldosteronism causes (low renin)

Differentiating diagonsis

History and symptoms

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Overview

Hyperaldosteronism is a medical condition where too much aldosterone is produced by the adrenal glands, which can lead to lowered levels of potassium in blood.

References