What are the physiological effects of aldosterone?
Disease description:
Last week, when I went to the hospital for a comprehensive checkup, the doctor told me my aldosterone level was high after a blood test. What is the physiological function of aldosterone?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jin Zhongkui
Aldosterone is a hormone that regulates blood volume in the human body by promoting renal reabsorption of sodium ions, thereby maintaining fluid balance. Additionally, secondary hyperaldosteronism may result from heart failure or cirrhosis, or may be caused by other factors such as diuretics, nephrotic syndrome, or renal failure.
