What is conn's disease?
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- It is due to excess of mineralocorticoid.
- It is characterized by Retention of Na+ and H2O causing Hypertension.
- Conn's syndrome is excessive aldosterone secretion, predominantly caused by a benign adrenal gland tumor.
- The main signs of primary aldosteronism are:
- The main signs of primary aldosteronism are:Moderate to severe high blood pressure
- The main signs of primary aldosteronism are:Moderate to severe high blood pressureHigh blood pressure that takes several medications to control (resistant hypertension)
- The main signs of primary aldosteronism are:Moderate to severe high blood pressureHigh blood pressure that takes several medications to control (resistant hypertension)High blood pressure along with a low potassium level (hypokalemia)
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Conn's Disease :
✴It is endocrine disorder..
✴The other name of it is Primary Aldosteronism..
Reasons for this disease :
✴Increased secretion of aldosterone
from the adrenal gland.
✴As it leads to the increase in loss of Na+ and K+ which leads to increase in blood pressure (Hypertension) ..
Symptoms of these disease :
✴Muscle cramps
✴Weakness
✴Fatigue
✴A frequent need to urinate..
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