Hypoaldosteronism
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Name = Hypoaldosteronism |
Image = Aldosteron.svg |
Caption = [[Aldosterone]] |
DiseasesDB = 20960 |
ICD10 = {{ICD10|E|27|4|e|20}} |
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MeshID = D006994 |
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In [[medicine]] ([[endocrinology]]), '''hypoaldosteronism''' refers to decreased levels of the [[hormone]] [[aldosterone]].
There are several causes for this condition, including primary [[adrenal insufficiency]], [[congenital adrenal hyperplasia]], and medications (certain [[diuretics]], [[non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug|NSAIDs]], and [[ACE inhibitors]]).
This condition may result in [[hyperkalemia]], which can be serious medical condition. It can also cause [[hyponatremia]].
==See also==
*[[adrenal gland]]
*[[pseudohypoaldosteronism]]
*[[hyperaldosteronism]]
*[[Addison's disease]]
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{{Endocrine pathology}}
[[Category:Endocrinology]]
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