Aldosteronism: too much of a good thing. The hormone aldosterone helps the body manage water and sodium. Too much of it is an overlooked cause of high blood pressure.
D000307:Adrenal Gland Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000378:metabolism; D000450:Aldosterone / Q000502:physiology; D001834:Body Water / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D006929:Hyperaldosteronism / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006973:Hypertension / Q000209:etiology*; D007668:Kidney / Q000502:physiology; D012964:Sodium / Q000378:metabolism
D000450:Aldosterone; D012964:Sodium