hormonal and metabolic disorders
Hyperaldosteronism
Treatment of Hyperaldosteronism
For tumors of the adrenal glands, removal of the tumor Sometimes aldosterone-blocking drugs If a tumor is found, it can usually be surgically removed. When the tumor is removed, the low potassium level almost always returns to normal, while blood pressure returns to normal about 50 to 70% of the time. If no tumor is found and both glands are overactive, partial removal of the adrenal glands may not control high blood pressure, and complete removal will cause Adrenal Insufficiency , requiring treatment with corticosteroids for life. However, Rarely do both adrenal glands have to be removed. 