Can you exercise in primary aldosteronism?

Exercise is possible in primary aldosteronism, but only if blood pressure is controlled and stable. Patients with primary aldosteronism cause an increase in blood pressure levels, which is a type of secondary hypertension. Patients with primary aldosteronism should also be controlled according to the standards of hypertension, such as a low-salt diet, limiting the intake of high-fat foods, and appropriate physical activity in general, which is conducive to the control of blood pressure. However, patients with primary aldosteronism must control their blood pressure levels beforehand to ensure that they are stable during exercise, because during exercise, blood pressure levels can fluctuate significantly, such as paroxysmal increases, which may induce cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Patients with primary aldosteronism need to be given aldosterone-inhibiting medications, such as spironolactone, and some patients may need surgery, as prescribed by the doctor.