A patient came in with sluggish and confusion, his blood work shows low + level andlow aldosterone, which of them is possible diagnosis?
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- The patient presents with sluggishness and confusion, which are non-specific symptoms that can be associated with various conditions. - The blood work shows low + level and low aldosterone. Low + level could refer to a low level of positive ions or electrolytes, Show more…
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