Patient's question:
My uncle is quite overweight. He was diagnosed with high blood pressure this year, and it's said to be related to the adrenal glands. I'd like to ask, what are the symptoms of adrenal gland hypertension?Doctor's answer:
One of the symptoms of adrenal hypertension, adrenal hypertension can lead to primary hyperaldosteronism, a disease caused by the excessive excretion of aldosterone hormone from the adrenal cortex in hypertensive patients, resulting in various clinical diagnostic symptoms. It is often accompanied by features such as hypokalemia or muscle weakness. Adrenal hypertension may also lead to a continuous increase in cortisol, which can cause acne, osteoporosis, and other conditions.