Pseudohypoaldosteronism
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Pseudohypoaldosteronism (PHA) is a condition that mimics hypoaldosteronism.[1]
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Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 1 | |
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In pseudohypoaldosteronism type 1, aldosterone is elevated (hyperaldosteronism), but because the body fails to respond to it, it appears similar to hypoaldosteronism. | |
Specialty | Nephrology |
Symptoms | Failure to thrive, dehydration, hyponatremia, metabolic acidosis, hyperkalemia, and other non-specific symptoms including nausea, vomiting, extreme fatigue, and muscle weakness. |
Causes | Mutations in the MLR, NR3C2, SCNN1A, SCNN1B, or SCNN1G genes |
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