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Diseases » Conn's syndrome » Glossary

Glossary for Conn's syndrome

Abnormal heart rhythm: An abnormal way of the heart beating
Asthenia: A term used to describe weakness or lack of energy.
Congestive Heart Failure: Inadequate pumping and decline of heart function common in the elderly.
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.
Coronary heart disease: Disease affecting the heart's arteries (narrowed arteries)
Death: The cessation of life
Excessive urination at night: known as nocturia is the increased frequency in passing urine during night time
Female infertility: Infertility that affects the female
Headache: In medicine a headache or cephalalgia is a symptom of a number of different conditions of the head and sometimes neck. Some of the causes are benign while others are medical emergencies. It ranks among the most common pain complaints
Heart disease: Any of various heart conditions.
Heart symptoms: Symptoms affecting the heart
Hypocalcemia: Low levels of calcium in the blood
Hypokalaemia: Decreased concentration of potassium in the blood
Polyuria: Excessive urination during pregnancy.
Primary Hyperaldosteronism: A condition characterised by the excessive production and release into the circulation of aldosterone
Secondary Hypertension: Secondary hypertension is high blood pressure resulting from an underlying cause such as kidney disease. Hypertension is a serious health condition due to the fact that it often causes no symptoms until it is severe.
Stroke: Serious brain event from bleeding or blood clots.
Tetany: Sensation changes and muscle symptoms from low blood calcium
Thirst: Inappropriate excessive thirst.