Hypoaldosteronism

Hypoaldosteronism is a disease in which there is insufficient production of aldosterone. This is a hormone that regulates sodium and potassium levels in the body.

Hypoaldosteronism can be associated with various diseases, such as chronic renal failure, nephrotic syndrome, liver cirrhosis, hypothyroidism, and also with certain medications.

Symptoms of hypoaldosteronism may include increased thirst, dry mouth, high blood pressure, swelling, muscle weakness, decreased appetite, nausea and vomiting.

Diagnosis of hypoaldosteronism includes blood tests for aldosterone and potassium levels, as well as other tests such as ultrasound of the kidneys and liver. Treatment for hypoaldosteronism may include taking hormonal medications such as aldosterone or spironolactone.

In general, hypoaldosteronesis is a serious disease that requires timely diagnosis and treatment.

Hypo is a prefix that translates as “low”, “small”. It is used when it is necessary to describe an object or phenomenon that is of insufficient significance for a given situation. Accordingly, hypoaldosteronism is a condition of the body when the production of aldosterone, a hormone that regulates blood pressure and salt retention by the body, is reduced. Aldosterone has two forms - the inactive mineralocorticoid and the active glucocorticoid hormonal aldosterol, which suggests that aldosterone regulates the level of water and salt in the body.

Hypo-aldosteronegism is a common case of the disease, most often detected in women. This is due to the fact that about 90% of cases of the disease are cases of hereditary predisposition. Familial hypothalamic syndrome is inherited, which is characterized by increased levels of aldosteroid due to the functioning of the adenohypophysis. In other words, the hypothalamus gland regulates the production of hormones by certain cells of the pituitary gland.

Impaired production of ADH is considered the cause of the disease, the symptoms of which are manifested by severe exhaustion and lack of calcium in the bones. The disease is detected approximately a month after the start of any action, after which you need to contact an endocrinologist. A comprehensive examination allows you to find out the cause of the problem. To do this, the doctor recommends undergoing the following studies:

* conducting MRI, CT scan of the brain; * biochemical blood test; *