What is Conn's syndrome?

What is Conn's syndrome?

• Conn's syndrome: An uncommon (but possible highly underdiagnosed) condition characterized by the excessive production of a hormone called aldosterone by the adrenal gland. The condition may result from the presence of an adenoma, carcinoma or enlargement of the adrenal gland or glands. The severity of the condition is variable with some patients simply suffering high blood pressure and no other symptoms. Due to the high degree of variation in presenting symptoms, the condition may be frequently underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed.
• Conn's syndrome: An ADENOMA of the ZONA GLOMERULOSA that produces ALDOSTERONE and HYPERALDOSTERONISM.
  Source - Diseases Database

Conn's syndrome: Introduction

Who gets Conn's syndrome?

Gender Ratio for Conn's syndrome: female predominance

How serious is Conn's syndrome?

Prognosis of Conn's syndrome: If the condition is not correctly diagnosed, the blood pressure may be difficult to control. Poor blood pressure control can result in complications such as kidney failure, heart disease and stroke.
Complications of Conn's syndrome: see complications of Conn's syndrome

What causes Conn's syndrome?

Causes of Conn's syndrome: see causes of Conn's syndrome

What are the symptoms of Conn's syndrome?

Symptoms of Conn's syndrome: see symptoms of Conn's syndrome

Complications of Conn's syndrome: see complications of Conn's syndrome

Onset of Conn's syndrome: usually around the 4th to 6th decade of life - very rare in children

Conn's syndrome: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Conn's syndrome.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Conn's syndrome.

How is it treated?

Treatments for Conn's syndrome: see treatments for Conn's syndrome
Research for Conn's syndrome: see research for Conn's syndrome

Name and Aliases of Conn's syndrome

Main name of condition: Conn's syndrome

Conn-Louis syndrome, aldosterone-producing adenoma, mineral corticoid excess, primary, aldosteronism, primary, hyperaldosteronism, primary, Primary aldosteronism, hypokalemic alkalosis, hypertension and muscle weakness

Primary hyperaldosteronism Source - Diseases Database

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