Adrenal insufficiency causes:-
Plasma Na /K ratio | in Addison's disease Weight loss not d/t protein breakdown but its because of salt and water retention. IOC - ACTH Stimulation Test/Co- Syntropin Test Rx- Hydrocoisone (DOC)
A rise in plasma sodium/potassium ratio
Low blood pressure
Increase breakdown of protein
A fall in extra-cellular fluid volume
Disorders of Adrenal Gland