Aldosteronism

Aldosteronism is a condition characterized by increased secretion of aldosterone, a hormone produced in the adrenal cortex.

Excessive amounts of aldosterone lead to disruption of the water-salt balance in the body - the content of potassium, sodium and water deviates from the norm. Aldosterone stimulates renal tubular sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion, leading to sodium and water retention and potassium loss.

Aldosteronism is one of the causes of arterial hypertension (high blood pressure). Excess aldosterone leads to vasospasm and an increase in the volume of circulating blood, which increases blood pressure.

One type of aldosteronism is Conn's syndrome, a disease in which adenomas form in the adrenal glands that produce excess amounts of aldosterone.

Aldosteronism is a condition characterized by increased secretion of aldosterone, a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex.

Excess aldosterone leads to disruption of the water-salt balance in the body - increased sodium reabsorption and potassium retention by the kidneys, which leads to hypernatremia, hypokalemia and hypervolemia (increased circulating blood volume).

Aldosteronism is one of the causes of arterial hypertension, since excess aldosterone stimulates sodium and water retention, which increases circulating blood volume and peripheral vascular resistance.

One of the types of aldosteronism is Conn's syndrome, an autoimmune disease in which hyperproduction of aldosterone occurs by tumors of the adrenal cortex.

Aldosteronism! In the human body, the level of aldosterone, a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex, increases sharply. This imbalance of water and salt balance can lead to the development of arterial hypertension, which often leads to stroke, heart failure, and the risk of developing blood cancer. Therefore, it is very important not to progress the disease in order to improve the quality of life and prevent the risk of dangerous complications.

Aldosterone is a hormone produced by the adrenal gland and is of great importance in regulating blood pressure. As long as aldosterone is produced normally, the body maintains a balance between blood pressure and sodium levels. But with excessive production of aldosterone, blood pressure can change, mainly in the direction of increased. Diseases associated with excess production of this hormone are called hypersecretory hypertension or aldosteronism.

**Syndrome in women**

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