Question

What is the etiology of a condition characterized by symptoms such as decreased aldosterone leading to hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, basic urine, acidic blood, hypotension, decreased cortisol resulting in hypoglycemia, weight loss, altered immune system, nausea, vomiting, increased inflammation, and decreased androgen leading to late puberty and limited hair growth, with normal pigmentation?

a. Addison's disease
b. Cushing's syndrome
c. Conn's syndrome (Primary Hyperaldosteronism)
d. Pheochromocytoma

Answer 1

Addison's disease is the condition characterized by the described symptoms. It is a disorder of the adrenal cortex resulting in reduced production of cortisol and aldosterone, leading to various symptoms including electrolyte imbalances, low blood pressure, weight loss, and hormonal abnormalities.

Step-by-step explanation:

The condition described with symptoms such as decreased aldosterone leading to hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, basic urine, acidic blood, hypotension, decreased cortisol resulting in hypoglycemia, weight loss, altered immune system, nausea, vomiting, increased inflammation, and decreased androgen leading to late puberty and limited hair growth, with normal pigmentation is called Addison's disease. It is a disorder characterized by hypofunction of the adrenal cortex, resulting in reduced production of cortisol and aldosterone. This leads to various symptoms including electrolyte imbalances, low blood pressure, weight loss, and hormonal abnormalities.