genetic

Pseudohypoaldosteronism

Pseudohypoaldosteronism (PHA) is a condition that mimics hypoaldosteronism. Two major types of primary pseudohypoaldosteronism are recognized and these have major differences in etiology and presentation.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Failure to thrive, , hyponatremia, acidosis, hyperkalemia, and other non-specific symptoms including , vomiting, extreme , and muscle weakness.

Causes — why it happens

· in the NR3C2, SCNN1A, SCNN1B, or SCNN1G genes

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