Y54.0: Mineralocorticoids

Mineralocorticoids are a type of steroid hormone that your adrenal glands produce. They play crucial roles in maintaining the balance of salt and water in your body, controlling blood pressure, and helping your kidneys retain sodium while excreting potassium. When these hormone levels are not regulated properly, it can lead to medical conditions. One such condition is hyperaldosteronism, a disorder where there is an overproduction of mineralocorticoids, often leading to high blood pressure and low potassium levels. Another condition is Addison's disease, where there is a lower than normal production of mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids, another type of hormones. This can result in symptoms like fatigue, low blood pressure, increased skin pigmentation, and weight loss. Both conditions involve the endocrine system and require medical management to maintain hormonal balance.