hyperaldosteronism
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Hyperaldosteronism is a medical condition wherein too much aldosterone is produced. High aldosterone levels can lead to lowered levels of potassium in the blood (hypokalemia) and increased hydrogen ion excretion (alkalosis). Aldosterone is normally produced in the adrenal glands.
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- Hyperaldosteronism
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- Aldosteronism
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- Aldosterone
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- Endocrinology
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- Nocturia
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Research
12,069 papers- Primary Hyperaldosteronism in Cats: An Underdiagnosed Disorder.The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice · 2020
- [Hyperaldosteronism].Der Internist · 2021
- Primary Hyperaldosteronism: A Comprehensive Review of Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment.The Urologic clinics of North America · 2025
- Primary hyperaldosteronism.Annals of clinical biochemistry · 2003
- Primary Hyperaldosteronism: Approach to Diagnosis and Management.The Medical clinics of North America · 2021
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- Hyperaldosteronism
- ICD-9-CM
- 255.1
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10 sectionsContents
- Signs and symptoms
- Causes
- Primary
- Secondary
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Other animals
- See also
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Hyperaldosteronism is a medical condition wherein too much aldosterone is produced. High aldosterone levels can lead to lowered levels of potassium in the blood (hypokalemia) and increased hydrogen ion excretion (alkalosis). Aldosterone is normally produced in the adrenal glands.
Primary aldosteronism is when the adrenal glands are too active and produce excess amounts of aldosterone.