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Can you have adrenal insufficiency if serum sodium and serum potassium are within normal ranges ? thanks

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Yes: electrolyte disturbances are associated with the Frank adrenal insufficiency or Addison's disease. you can still have adrenal insufficiency and have normal electrolytes

Answered 3/8/2020

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A member asked:

Can you have adrenal insufficiency if serum sodium and serum potassium are within normal ranges ? thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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