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​Hypoaldosteronism​

Hypoaldosteronism is a type of hormone disorder characterized by the insufficient production or impaired functioning of a hormone called aldosterone. Aldosterone balances the sodium and potassium levels in the blood. There are two types of hypoaldosteronism depending on the renin (an enzyme that regulates the body’s aldosterone level) levels. These include:

  • Hyporeninemic hypoaldosteronism in which there is decreased production of aldosterone due to decreased production of renin. This disorder is found in people with kidney diseases such as diabetes, interstitial nephritis, or multiple myeloma

  • Hyperreninemic hypoaldosteronism in which there is a problem with aldosterone production while the renin is produced normally by the kidneys. This disorder can be caused by severe illness, medications (ACE inhibitors), aldosterone enzyme defects, or lead poisoning

Other causes of hypoaldosteronism include primary adrenal insufficiency, congenital adrenal hyperplasia and certain medications.​

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