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List any two symptoms each of aldosteronism and adrenal virilism. What causes each of these two conditions?
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Aldosteronism is caused by excessive secretion of aldosterone. Following are symptoms of this condition:-
disturbed balance of sodium, potassium, and water in the blood leading to high blood pressure.
Fatigue.
Adrenal virilism is caused by caused by hypersecretion of sex corticoids from the adrenal cortex. Following are symptoms:-
In adult males, the excess adrenal androgens may suppress gonadal function and cause infertility.
Adult females may have amenorrhea i.e. absence of menstruation.
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