A Member of the University of Maryland Medical System   |   In Partnership with the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Share

Email PageEmail Print PagePrint

Home > Medical Reference > Encyclopedia (English)

Toggle: English / Spanish

Hiperaldosteronismo primario y secundario - Treatment

Nombres alternativos

Síndrome de Conn

Tratamiento:

El hiperaldosteronismo primario causado por un tumor generalmente se trata con cirugía. La extirpación de los tumores suprarrenales puede controlar los síntomas. Aún después de la cirugía, algunas personas presentan hipertensión arterial y necesitan tomar medicamentos. Sin embargo, ellas a menudo pueden reducir el número de medicamentos o dosis que toman.

El hecho de vigilar la ingesta de sal y tomar medicamentos puede controlar los síntomas sin necesidad de cirugía. Los medicamentos utilizados para tratar el hiperaldosteronismo abarcan:

  • Amilorida
  • Espironolactona (Aldactone, Aldactazide), un diurético
  • Triamtereno

Los medicamentos y la dieta, pero no la cirugía, se utilizan para tratar el hiperaldosteronismo secundario.

Pronóstico:

El pronóstico para el hiperaldosteronismo primario es bueno cuando se hace un diagnóstico y tratamiento oportunos.

El pronóstico para el hiperaldosteronismo secundario depende de la causa de la afección.

Posibles complicaciones:

La impotencia y la ginecomastia (agrandamiento de las mamas en los hombres) se pueden presentar con el tratamiento prolongado con espironolactona en los hombres, pero es poco frecuente.

Cuándo contactar a un profesional médico:

Solicite una cita con el médico si presenta síntomas de hiperaldosteronismo.

  • Reviewed last on: 7/26/2011
  • Nancy J. Rennert, MD, Chief of Endocrinology & Diabetes, Norwalk Hospital, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Young Jr WF. Endocrine hypertension. In: Melmed S, Polonsky KS, Larsen PR, Kronenberg HM, eds. Williams Textbook of Endocrinology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 16.

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. © 1997- A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.
adam.com
Adam QualityA.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is an independent audit to verify that A.D.A.M. follows rigorous standards of quality and accountability. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. Learn more about A.D.A.M.'s editorial policy, editorial process and privacy policy. A.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics and subscribes to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch).

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. © 1997- A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.
adam.com
Connect with UMMC
Facebook Twitter YouTube Blog iPhone

Please rate the quality of this article.

Do you find this article to be helpful / informative?
              
Poor                                       Excellent

Do you have any brief comments on this page: (up to 255 characters)

© 2011 University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). All rights reserved.
UMMC is a member of the University of Maryland Medical System,
22 S. Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. TDD: 1-800-735-2258 or 1.800.492.5538