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If someone has a consistently low potassium level, you should see an endocrinologist and get tested for Hyperaldosteronism.
Surplus aldosterone causes the body to retain more salt, which in turn increase blood pressure.
Consistently low potassium, early onset of hypertension, taking three or more BP medications (one of which is a diuretic), all red flags.
Hyperaldosteronism should be pursued.
I had my left adrenal gland taken out to address it.
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If someone has a consistently low potassium level, you should see an endocrinologist and get tested for Hyperaldosteronism.
Surplus aldosterone causes the body to retain more salt, which in turn increase blood pressure.
Consistently low potassium, early onset of hypertension, taking three or more BP medications (one of which is a diuretic), all red flags.
Hyperaldosteronism should be pursued.
I had my left adrenal gland taken out to address it.