Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Hypoadrenalism (underactivity of the adrenal glands)

Hypoadrenalism (underactivity of the adrenal glands): "Patients with a severe deficiency of cortisol and the related hormone aldosterone, often have a low sodium level and an increased potassium level. (However, potassium may be normal in 40 per cent of patients.) A high calcium level is also seen about 10 per cent of patients."

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