The Institute for Quality and Economic Efficiency in the Health Sector in Germany said that if the drug does not help lower high blood pressure, this may indicate what is known as “Conn’s syndrome,” named after the American endocrinologist Jerome Conn.
The institute explained that Conn’s syndrome is a disease affecting the adrenal gland, where an excess of the hormone aldosterone arises in the body, noting that aldosterone is produced in the cortex of the adrenal glands, and these glands are located in the upper part of each kidney.
Aldosterone It is a hormone that helps regulate blood pressure by managing sodium (salt) and potassium levels in the blood and influencing blood volume. Having too much or too little aldosterone in the body can cause health problems, according to For Cleveland Clinic.
The institute added that Conn’s syndrome, also known as “hyperaldosteronism,” has various causes, as some patients develop what is called an “adenoma,” which is a benign tumor that produces hormones in the adrenal gland. In other cases, the adrenal cortex grows too much. In very few cases, the disease is hereditary or caused by a malignant kidney tumor.
Symptoms of Conn’s syndrome
Symptoms of Conn’s syndrome are high blood pressure (higher than 140/90 mm Hg), headache, muscle weakness, frequent urination, thirst, constipation, tingling/numbness in the skin, in addition to fatigue and exhaustion.
These symptoms indicate an imbalance of water and salt in the body, as aldosterone plays an important role in regulating it.
You should consult a doctor as soon as you notice these symptoms to determine the real cause behind them and undergo timely treatment, to avoid serious consequences of heart attacks and strokes.
Conn’s syndrome can be treated with medications that reduce the activity of the adrenal glands, and if there is a tumor in the adrenal gland, surgery is used to remove it.
2024-03-17 18:30:33
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