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Low aldosterone ~3, normal renin and cortisol. which type of adrenal issue and remedy available? finding out reason for hyperkalemia and low hco3

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Hypoaldosteronism: You may have normoreninemic hypoaldosteronism. It can be treated by a daily dose of fludrocortisone, under a physicians care. Could be due to medications or primary adrenal gland failure (zona glomerulosa). Additional tests could confirm this.

Answered 1/13/2017

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A member asked:

Low aldosterone ~3, normal renin and cortisol. which type of adrenal issue and remedy available? finding out reason for hyperkalemia and low hco3

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