Conn’s syndrome Q. 1 Spironolactone is used in the treatment of patients with Conn’s syndrome. Which of the following is the MOST important adverse reaction of spironolactone therapy? A Antiandrogen B Cardiac arrhythmia C Dehydration D Hyperkalemia Q. 1 Spironolactone is used in the treatment of patients with Conn’s syndrome. Which of the following is […]
Conn’s syndrome CONN’S SYNDROME Conn’s syndrome or primary hyperaldosteronism is by hypertension due to hypersecretion of aldosterone. Etiology- PHA with hypokalemia is unilateral adrenocortical adenoma (most frequent). Clinical features- Females are more affected. Seen between 30- 50 years of age. Hypertension , hypokalemic alkalosis, hypernatremia Headache Muscle weakness (proximal myopathy), cramps. Neurological events. Polyuria, polydyspsia
