Adrenal Disorders & Blood Pressure
Answers to common questions about adrenal disorders & blood pressure.
Can adrenal hormones cause high blood pressure?
Yes.
Important adrenal causes include:
- Primary aldosteronism
- Cushing syndrome
- Phaeochromocytoma
Should everyone with hypertension undergo adrenal hormone testing?
No.
Testing is targeted toward people with clinical features that raise suspicion for an endocrine cause of hypertension.