What Causes Hypervolemia?

Hyperaldosteronism

An individual who is affected by hyperaldosteronism may develop the manifestation of hypervolemia as a complication of their hormonal abnormality. Aldosterone is a hormone responsible for the regulation of blood pressure through the balance of potassium, water, and sodium in the blood. The glands that sit just above the kidneys, the adrenal glands, are responsible for the production and release of aldosterone. When an individual is affected by hyperaldosteronism, their adrenal glands produce an excess amount of aldosterone. An excessive amount of aldosterone in the body causes an abnormal loss of potassium and the retention of sodium. Sodium retention increases an individual's blood volume, blood pressure, and the amount of water their body retains. This abnormal retention of fluid in the body is what produces hypervolemia in hyperaldosteronism patients.