Adrenal Hypertension: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Adrenal hypertension denotes a form of secondary high blood pressure caused by malfunctions of the adrenal gland, such as a tumor within the adrenal gland.

Symptoms

• The symptoms associated with adrenal hypertension include: high blood pressure, fatigue, dizziness, chest pains, flushed skin and headache.

Diagnosis

• Adrenal hypertension disease is usually diagnosed by urine and blood tests run after high blood pressure has been detected.

Treatment

• Doctors usually start with medicines, most commonly steroids, to return the adrenal gland to normal functioning but surgery is required in more severe cases.

Prevention

• The best way to prevent serious complications due to adrenal hypertension is to see your doctor for regular checkups.

Prevelance

• Adrenal hypertension is a much more common disease than most people think and is one of the most common causes of secondary hypertension.