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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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