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What would cause my aldosterone levels to be high? my blood pressure is normal, i have a low body temperature, and my iron levels seem to drop for no reason. my doctor ordered my labs to be rested in two weeks and she will include a renin activity lab as

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Aldosterone : How high? Aldoerstone can be high on lab values due to changes in salt/water in the body, menstrual cycle , highest concentrations at approximately the time of awakening and lowest in the evening , when going from standing to sitting, or from hormonal diseases.

Answered 4/25/2020

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A member asked:

What would cause my aldosterone levels to be high? my blood pressure is normal, i have a low body temperature, and my iron levels seem to drop for no reason. my doctor ordered my labs to be rested in two weeks and she will include a renin activity lab as

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

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