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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 »