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Synonyms
- Aldosteronism With Typical High blood pressure
- Hyperaldosteronism With Hypokalemic Alkatosis
- Hyperaldosteronism Without Hypertension
- Juxtaglomerular Hyperplasia
- Hypokalemic Alkalosis with Hypercalciuria
Problem Communities
- None
General Conversation
Bartter’s syndrome (BS) is a group of problems involving enlargement of certain kidney cells, blood that is a lot more alkaline than regular, high levels of potassium and chloride in the urine, loss of potassium from the kidneys (kidney potassium wasting), dehydration, muscle mass weakness, muscular tissue cramps, regular peeing, and also growth shortage, potentially leading to dwarfism. It is thought to be caused by a problem in the physical body’s ability to reabsorb potassium. Individuals with Bartter disorder have a disturbed acid-base ratio (i.e., a buildup of base or loss of acid) connected with a loss of potassium (hypokalemic alkalosis). Low quantities of potassium could arise from overflow of a particular bodily hormone (aldosterone) that is necessary in regulating high blood pressure and also controling salt as well as potassium levels (hyperaldosteronism). However, the high blood pressure of individuals with Bartter disorder is normal.