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title: "Conn's Syndrome"
url: https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/c/conns-syndrome/
description: "Conn's syndrome is a rare health problem that occurs when the adrenal glands make too much aldosterone. This problem is also known as primary..."
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# Conn's Syndrome

Conn's syndrome is a rare health problem that occurs when the adrenal glands make too much aldosterone. This problem is also known as primary hyperaldosteronism. Aldosterone is a hormone that controls salt and potassium levels in the blood. Too much leads to high blood pressure.

Archived from the 2022 edition

## Overview

Only 1 out of 100 or fewer of all cases of high blood pressure are caused by Conn's syndrome. It is more common in females than in males. It can happen at any age, but more often in people in their 30s and 40s.

The adrenal glands are found above each kidney. They are triangle-shaped, and measure about half an inch in height and 3 inches in length. Each adrenal gland has 2 layers.

## In this entry

The archived page carried these sections, in this order.

- What Happens Under Normal Conditions?
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- After Treatment
- Explore Further

## Other entries in Kidney Cancer and Stones

- [Adrenal Gland Cancers](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/a_/adrenal-gland-cancers/)
- [Adrenal Mass](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/a_/adrenal-mass/)
- [Antegrade Pyelography](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/a_/antegrade-pyelography/)
- [Cushing's Syndrome](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/c/cushings-syndrome/)
- [Ectopic Kidney](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/e/ectopic-kidney/)
- [Ectopic Ureter](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/e/ectopic-ureter/)
- [Extrinsic Obstruction of the Ureter](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/e/extrinsic-obstruction-of-the-ureter/)
- [Horseshoe Kidney (Renal Fusion)](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/h/horseshoe-kidney-(renal-fusion)/)

### Source of this entry

- Original address**/urology-a-z/c/conns-syndrome/**
- Edition**2022 edition**
- Group**Kidney Cancer and Stones**

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