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Results 1 - 2 of 2 for Secondary hypercortisolism
  1. ... than normal aldosterone. This may mean you have Cushing's syndrome , a disorder in which the adrenal glands make too much of a hormone called cortisol. Lower than normal renin/Higher than normal aldosterone. This may mean you have PA. Higher than normal renin/Lower than normal aldosterone. This may mean you have Addison disease. Higher than normal renin/Higher than normal aldosterone. This may mean you have secondary aldosteronism. With this disorder, your adrenal glands are ...
  2. ... too much or too little cortisol, such as: Cushing's syndrome , a disorder that causes high cortisol levels. It ... a condition that affects cortisol levels. Symptoms of Cushing's syndrome (too much cortisol) may include: Weight gain Thin ... cortisol may be a sign that you have Cushing's syndrome. It may be caused by: Taking high doses ...