It is not intended to provide individualised advice. Individual issues should be discussed with your own medical practitioner. Primary aldosteronism is the condition resulting from inappropriate secretion of the hormone, aldosterone, by the adrenal glands. There are 2 adrenal glands, one on each side. The adrenal glands consist of central portion, called the medulla, surrounded by an outer layer, called the cortex.
Aldosterone acts on the kidney to make it hold on to sodium and water.
In situations where the body is salt depleted or the blood pressure is low, this can help to restore normal balance and raise the blood pressure back to normal. This is useful in helping the body to get rid of excess potassium. Aldosterone production is normally controlled by a negative feedback system. Angiotensin II has several functions. In this context, angiotensin II stimulates the adrenal gland to produce aldosterone.