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Why would someone with addison's disease have low cortisol and high potassium?
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Addison's disease: Patients with addison's disease have a low cortisol level since the adrenal glands do not produce it. They have high potassium levels because their adrenal glands do not produce aldosterone, which helps the body get rid of potassium in the kidney.
Answered 4/18/2013
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