Conn’s syndrome | PGI Frequently Asked MCQ Topics

True about conn’s syndrome 

A. ↑K 
B. ↓K 
C. Proximal myopathy 
D. ↑ed plasma renin activity 
E. Edema

Ans. B. ↓K+ ;(C) Proximal myopathy: 

• Conn’s syndrome is primary hyperaldosteronism characterised by 

— Diastolic hypertension without edema. 

— Hypokalemia and metabolic alkalosis. 

— Hyposecretion of renin (i.e. low plasma renin activity). 

— Hypernatremia. 

— Proximal myopathy due to hypokalemia. 

— Hypomagnesemia.

— Polyuria, polydipsia.

— Renal failure (15%), Proteinuria (50%). 

— Elevated plasma and urine aldosterone levels.