Major Adrenal Metabolism Disorders
| Adrenal Metabolism Disorder |
Major Signs and Symptoms | Key Laboratory Tests |
Conventional Therapies | Naturopathic Therapies |
| Primary Aldosteronism | Hypertension | High aldosterone levels, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, metabolic alkalosis | Unilateral adrenalectomy | General naturopathic support; if serious, consider surgery |
| Pheochromocytoma | Hypertension Headaches Sweating Palpitations |
High catecholamines | Surgical resection | Rauwolfia serpentina, general naturopathic support; if serious, consider surgery |
| Adrenal Insufficiency | Weakness Fatigue Postural hypotension |
Low plasma cortisol, low DHEA | Salt, sugar, steroids | Salt, adaptogen herbs, licorice solid extract, cortisol, DHEA, tyrosine |
