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. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Conn's syndrome is available below.
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Rare cases of headache: Headache is one of the common symptoms presenting in general practice. It needs a sound diagnostic and management strategy as the problem can be confusing. The key to diagnosing the condition is to know and understand the cause. A lot of factors need to kept in mind in order as to avoid misdiagnosing the cause of headache. A good history regarding the onset, duration, associated symptoms and general physical examination of the patient is a must. Common conditions such as migraine, tension headache, sinusitis and refractive errors of the eye can be easily diagnosed. But one must also be able to identify conditions such as Paget’s disease, Conn’s syndrome, Addison’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome which may make a rare presentation in the form of a headache....read more »
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Prognosis for 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.
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An ADENOMA of the ZONA GLOMERULOSA that produces ALDOSTERONE and HYPERALDOSTERONISM. - (Source - Diseases Database)
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