Low levels of aldosterone can result in medical conditions like hyponatremia (low sodium levels), hyperkalemia (high potassium levels), and metabolic acidosis (excess acid production in the body). This can occur due to various factors, including but not limited to diabetes, kidney disease, and certain medications such as NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
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I am concerned about my aldosterone laboratory results. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I do not have any symptoms other than high blood pressure that are well controlled with medication. My dad died at 70 years old, only two months after a sudden diagnosis of kidney cancer, thus my concern regarding these results. All my other blood work, such as CBC, CMP, lipids, and HbA1C... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Regarding your high level of renin and low level of aldosterone, I think you have adrenal gland hyperplasia. You can do an adrenal gland ultrasound because I believe this is connected to your high blood pressure. Please reply with the result ... Read Full »
What is the role of aldosterone in controlling BP?
Query: Hi doctor, I have got high blood pressure, low potassium and vitamin D levels. Also, my aldosterone level is very low that is almost non-existent. I think low aldosterone is supposed to cause low blood pressure. I am wondering once I start the low aldosterone treatment will my blood pressure, potass... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. You are correct. While Hyperaldosteronism typically leads to hypertension with low potassium levels, your situation appears to be the opposite. This suggests that high blood pressure might be due to essential hypertension rather than aldosterone-related issues. As f... Read Full »
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