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Also reported in: pmol/L
Your aldosterone is in the expected range, indicating appropriate kidney regulation of sodium, potassium, and blood pressure.
Very low aldosterone means the kidneys cannot retain salt and water, causing life-threatening salt wasting, low blood pressure, and high potassium (dangerous for the heart). This is the hallmark of Addison's disease or congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
Seek emergency medical care. Aldosterone replacement (fludrocortisone) and sodium replenishment are urgently needed.
Aldosterone: {{value}} {{unit}} — very low (ref: {{low}}–{{high}})Low aldosterone allows excess sodium to escape in the urine while retaining potassium — causing low blood pressure, dizziness, craving for salt, and elevated potassium. This is seen in adreduced kidney function and certain medications.
See your doctor. Adrenal function testing and medication review are needed. Fludrocortisone replacement may be indicated.
Aldosterone: {{value}} {{unit}} — below reference range (ref: {{low}}–{{high}})Borderline low aldosterone can cause mild low blood pressure, salt craving, and slightly elevated potassium. It can reflect early adreduced kidney function or simply be a positional artifact (sample collected lying down).
Evaluate in context of posture at time of collection, potassium, and blood pressure. Check renin as well.
Aldosterone: {{value}} {{unit}} — borderline lowYour aldosterone is in the expected range, indicating appropriate kidney regulation of sodium, potassium, and blood pressure.
No action needed.
Aldosterone: {{value}} {{unit}} — within reference rangeYour aldosterone sits in the healthy midrange, indicating well-regulated sodium retention and potassium excretion for normal blood pressure and electrolyte balance.
No action needed.
Aldosterone: {{value}} {{unit}} — optimalBorderline high aldosterone may contribute to mild sodium and water retention, contributing to borderline high blood pressure and low potassium. Can reflect early primary aldosteronism or be a response to low blood volume.
Check blood pressure, potassium, and renin. If potassium is low with high blood pressure, primary aldosteronism workup is appropriate.
Aldosterone: {{value}} {{unit}} — borderline highElevated aldosterone (primary hyperaldosteronism or Conn's syndrome) may contribute to the kidney to retain too much salt and water, driving high blood pressure, and excrete too much potassium, causing weakness, cramps, and fatigue. It is one of the most common and under-diagnosed causes of hypertension.
See your doctor. The aldosterone-to-renin ratio is the primary diagnostic test. Adrenal CT scan is usually the next step. Treatment (adrenalectomy or spironolactone) is highly effective.
Aldosterone: {{value}} {{unit}} — above reference range (ref: {{low}}–{{high}})Very high aldosterone strongly suggests an aldosterone-secreting adrenal adenoma (Conn's adenoma) or bilateral adrenal hyperplasia. This may contribute to noticeable, treatment-resistant hypertension and dangerous potassium depletion.
Seek urgent endocrinology evaluation. Adrenal CT and adrenal vein sampling may be needed. Surgical or medical treatment is highly effective when identified.
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