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What is the probable diagnosis of hypertension+ hypokalemia+ hyponatremia+high 24h urine aldosterone+ normal arr
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Dr. Patrick Sweet IIIanswered
Pathology 22 years experience
Hyperaldosteronism: Aldosterone causes loss of k+ in exchange for na+ in the nephron. The volume of water in the urine will follow the na+ back into the blood leading to an increase in blood pressure. Secondary hyperaldosteronism is the pathologically increased secretion of this & renin which could be from renal artery stenosis or other rare causes. See your physician to get it figured out.
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Dr. Alok Agrawalanswered
36 years experience
RAS: In elderly women it can occur in renal artery stenosis. Please discuss with an nephrologist, hypertension specialist or endocrinologist.
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Dr. Clarence Grim commented
Endocrinology 59 years experience
Need much more detailed history and physical examination. I specialize in these problems so send me a consult request.
Apr 11, 2016
Last updated Oct 24, 2017
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