Aihua K. Wu is an endocrinologist based in Brisbane, QLD, Australia. Endocrinology is the part of medicine that looks after the hormones in the body, and how they affect day-to-day health.
Dr Wu helps people with hormone-related conditions, especially problems linked to blood pressure and salt balance. This can include hyperaldosteronism, where the body makes too much aldosterone. It can also include familial hyperaldosteronism, which runs in families and can be picked up earlier when the history is clear.
At times, hormone changes can lead to low potassium levels. Low potassium can cause things like muscle weakness or cramps, and it may show up in blood tests before people realise what’s going on. Dr Wu focuses on understanding what’s driving the results, then working through options that fit the person’s situation.
High blood pressure is another big part of the work. Hypertension can be common, but in some people it’s connected to hormone causes. Getting to the root cause matters, because the right treatment plan may look different from usual blood pressure care.
Dr Wu also looks after patients managing deeper, more complex health issues. This includes deep vein thrombosis, where a blood clot forms in a vein, and mononeuritis multiplex, which can affect nerves and cause pain, weakness, or changes in feeling. These problems can be hard for patients and families, so the approach is usually practical and calm, with clear next steps.
Care often starts with listening closely, reviewing symptoms and test results, and looking at the bigger picture. Over time, the goal is to help people feel more in control—whether that’s through managing hormone levels, supporting safer potassium levels, or coordinating treatment when there are other health concerns involved.
Dr Wu is trained in endocrinology and works with a focus on real-world outcomes. If clinical trials are relevant, they can be discussed as part of the overall care plan. The main thing is making sure treatment is based on the person’s health needs, not just a label on a diagnosis.