All are features of glucocoicoid deficiency except?
Correct Answer: Hyperkalemia
Description: Signs and Symptoms caused by Glucocoicoid Deficiency Signs and symptoms Caused by Mineralocoicoid Deficiency Hyponatremia (due to loss of feedback inhibition of AVP release) Postural hypotension/ Low BP Unexplained Fever Fatigue Weight loss, anorexia Myalgia, joint pain Anemia, lymphocytosis, eosinophilia Slightly increased TSH (due to loss of feedback inhibition of TSH release) Hypoglycemia (more frequent in children) Hyponatremia (due to aldosterone deficiency) Hyperkalemia (due to aldosterone deficiency) Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting Dizziness, postural hypotension Salt craving Low blood pressure, Postural hypotension. Increased Serum Creatinine (due to volume depletion)
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