Primary and Secondary Hyperaldosteronism
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Primary and secondary hyperaldosteronism is a disorder in which the adrenal glands produce an excessive amount of aldosterone, a hormone that regulates the balance of sodium, potassium, and fluids in the body. In the primary form the problem lies in the gland itself; in the secondary form it responds to another cause in the body.
Possible manifestations: high blood pressure that is difficult to control, muscle weakness, cramps, and increased thirst or urination.
Why it is investigated: it is one of the hormonal causes worth ruling out when blood pressure proves difficult to manage.
Who to see? Hyperaldosteronism is studied in endocrinology, the specialty that assesses the function of the glands and hormones. If your blood pressure is difficult to control despite follow-up, discussing it with the specialist can help identify the underlying cause.
Data on 91 doctors who treat primary and secondary hyperaldosteronism
Which specialist treats primary and secondary hyperaldosteronism?
Primary and secondary hyperaldosteronism should be evaluated by an endocrinologist, a hormone disorder specialist, who will confirm the diagnosis with specific tests. Find endocrinologists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in primary and secondary hyperaldosteronism
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. César Arias Ruiz
Dr. Pavel González Guzmán
Dr. Elideth Paniagua Anduiza
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Christian Jonathan Villarreal Vidal
Dr. Rosa Nayely Hernández Flandes
Dr. Nadia Soler Quiñones
Frequently asked questions
What is primary and secondary hyperaldosteronism?
Primary and secondary hyperaldosteronism is a disorder in which the adrenal glands produce an excessive amount of aldosterone, a hormone that regulates the balance of sodium, potassium, and fluids in the body. In the primary form the problem lies in the gland itself; in the secondary form it respond...
Which doctor treats primary and secondary hyperaldosteronism?
Primary and secondary hyperaldosteronism should be evaluated by an endocrinologist, a hormone disorder specialist, who will confirm the diagnosis with specific tests. Find endocrinologists.