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  2. Hypoaldosteronism - Wikipedia

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    Hypoaldosteronism is an endocrinological disorder characterized by decreased levels of the hormone aldosterone. Similarly, isolated hypoaldosteronism is the condition of having lowered aldosterone without corresponding changes in cortisol. [1] (The two hormones are both produced by the adrenals.)

  3. Adrenal insufficiency - Wikipedia

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    Cortisol levels typically peak in the morning; thus, low values indicate true adrenal insufficiency. [2] Urinary free cortisol can also be measured, but are not necessary for diagnosis. [2] To determine the origin of dysfunction, the ACTH stimulation test is the best initial test as it can differentiate between primary and secondary adrenal ...

  4. Pseudohypoaldosteronism - Wikipedia

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    Affected patients have hypertension together with long-term hyperkalemia, hyperchloremia, normal plasma creatinine, reduced bicarbonate, and low renin levels. Aldestrone levels may be normal or elevated. PHA2D 614495: KLHL3: Autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive Mean age at diagnosis was found to be around 24 to 26, but it varies widely. [15]

  5. Addison's disease - Wikipedia

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    Addison's disease, also known as primary adrenal insufficiency, [4] is a rare long-term endocrine disorder characterized by inadequate production of the steroid hormones cortisol and aldosterone by the two outer layers of the cells of the adrenal glands (adrenal cortex), causing adrenal insufficiency.

  6. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 17α-hydroxylase ...

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    Because of the normal aldosterone level, hypertension is not expected. Normal cortisol level can be explained by the strong negative feedback mechanism of cortisol on hypothalamus-pituitary axis system. That is, in the beginning, 17,20-lyase deficiency will block synthesis of sex steroid hormones, forcing the pathways to produce more cortisol.

  7. Adrenocorticotropic hormone deficiency - Wikipedia

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    Morning serum cortisol levels are typically the first step in the diagnostic work-up, but this test is only significant if values are extremely low, adrenal insufficiency is almost certain with values below 3 μg/dl, or it can be excluded with values in the upper half of the normal range. Cortisol levels above 19 g/dl almost always rule out ...

  8. Can High Cortisol Levels Cause Weight Gain?

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    Here are some clues your cortisol levels may be imbalanced: Unintentional weight gain. Ongoing stress can lead to cortisol belly fat, as high cortisol levels can promote weight gain around the ...

  9. Adrenal crisis - Wikipedia

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    Low levels of cortisol means that it loses its ability to work with catecholamines to reduce vascular reactivity, which causes vasodilatation and hypotension. Low cortisol has an adverse effect on the liver's metabolism, resulting in hypoglycemia, decreased gluconeogenesis, lower levels of free fatty acids and amino acids in circulation.