Conn's syndrome
Adrenal hormone overproduction
Conn's syndrome is a condition in which the adrenal glands produce too much aldosterone, a hormone that regulates sodium and potassium balance.
This overproduction typically causes high blood pressure and low potassium levels.
The syndrome is usually caused by a benign tumor on one of the adrenal glands.
Also called primary aldosteronism or hyperaldosteronism.
- hypertensionChronic elevated arterial pressure
- muscle weaknessReduced contractile capacity
- polyuriaExcessive urine production condition
- adenomaBenign epithelial tumor
- zona glomerulosaOutermost adrenal cortex region
cortisol · arrhythmias · gland · edema · endocrine glands · thirst · electrolyte balance · CT scan · sodium · aldosterone · cortex · blood pressure · tumor · potassium supplements · salt · steroid hormones · blood tests · fatigue
- adrenal disordersCushing's disease, adrenal fatigue
renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system status
Conn's syndromeBartter syndrome
Genetic renal tubular disorder