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Hi Anonymous,
Thank you for finding the EmpowHer website. We are here to provide information on health issues. Advice for health issues must come from your doctor. Since we are communicating through the internet, I, unlike your doctor, do not have access to your medical history, physical examination findings and all of your laboratory reports.
Have you been told why you have suffered with severe fluid retention for 16 years? You mention that you have elevated aldosterone levels. Aldosterone is a hormone released by the adrenal glands. It helps the body regulate blood pressure. Aldosterone increases the reabsorption of sodium and water and the release of potassium in the kidneys. This action raises blood pressure.
The kidney hormone renin normally stimulates the adrenal gland to release aldosterone. High levels of both renin and aldosterone are normally present when the body is trying to conserve fluid and salt. Usually a renin activity test is done when the aldosterone level is measured.

High aldosterone levels can be caused by:
* A tumor in the adrenal glands (Conn's syndrome).
* Kidney disease.
* Liver disease.
* Heart failure.
* A condition during pregnancy that causes high blood pressure (preeclampsia).
Symptoms of a high aldosterone level include high blood pressure, muscle cramps and weakness, numbness or tingling in the hands, and low levels of potassium in the blood.
Cortisol is a steroid hormone released by the adrenal gland in response to ACTH, a hormone from the pituitary gland in the brain.
Higher than normal levels may indicate:
* Adrenal tumor
* Cushing's syndrome
* Ectopic ACTH-producing tumors
You appear to have several medical issues such as nasal allergies, suppressed immune system and low iron level in addition to elevated aldosterone and cortisol. You need to ask your doctor to explain you what is going on with your health.

May 23, 2011 - 4:58pm

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