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Physiology All India exam a97f9982

A 50 years old male presents with severe refractory hypeension, weakness, muscle cramps and hypokalemia, the most likely diagnosis is

A
Hypoaldosteronism
B
Hyperaldosteronism
C
Cushing syndrome
D
Pheochromocytoma
High-Yield Explanation
Manifestation of Conn's Syndrome (Primary Hyperaldosteronism) Muscle weakness and fatigue (due to hypokalemia) Hypeension without edema Polyuria and polydipsia Investigations Hypokalemia * Metabolic alkalosis * Hypernatremia * Increased Aldosterone * Low renin

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