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==Overview== | |||
Primary hyperaldosteronism caused by a tumor is usually treated with [[surgery]]. Removing adrenal tumors may control the symptoms. Even after surgery, some people have [[hypertension]] and need to take medication. Avoiding excess salt intake and medication may control the symptoms without surgery. Medications used to treat hyperaldosteronism include: | |||
* [[Spironolactone]] ([[Aldactone]]; [[Aldactazide]]), a [[diuretic]] | |||
* [[Eplerenone]] ([[Inspra]]), which blocks the action of [[aldosterone]] | |||
Surgery is not used for secondary hyperaldosteronism, and medications and diet are the mainstays of treatment. | |||
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[[Category:Nephrology]] | [[Category:Nephrology]] | ||
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Overview
Primary hyperaldosteronism caused by a tumor is usually treated with surgery. Removing adrenal tumors may control the symptoms. Even after surgery, some people have hypertension and need to take medication. Avoiding excess salt intake and medication may control the symptoms without surgery. Medications used to treat hyperaldosteronism include:
- Spironolactone (Aldactone; Aldactazide), a diuretic
- Eplerenone (Inspra), which blocks the action of aldosterone
Surgery is not used for secondary hyperaldosteronism, and medications and diet are the mainstays of treatment.