A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Pseudohypoaldosteronism type i
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Pseudohypoaldosteronism type I is a rare hereditary disorder in which the kidney tubules retain too much potassium and excrete too much sodium and water, leading to low blood pressure.
(See also Introduction to Disorders of Kidney Tubules.)
There are two types of pseudohypoaldosteronism:Type I, which has 2 subtypes and is characterized by low blood pressure
Type II, which is very rare (not discussed here)Two different gene mutations can cause pseudohypoaldosteronism type I. In both, the body does not respond to the hormone aldosterone , leading to the excretion of too much sodium and water. However, the two types differ. In one type excess sodium is excreted only by the kidneys. In the other, more severe form, excess salt is also lost through sweat and from other organs.
Children with the severe form may have symptoms similar to those of cystic fibrosis, such as frequent respiratory tract infections. They may haveDehydration, possibly causing nausea and vomiting
Fatigue
Muscle weakness
Low blood pressure, sometimes with dizziness and faintingSodium loss through sweat may cause a rash of very small red bumps.
The less severe form may cause few symptoms other than those of low blood pressure. In the less severe form, the disorder may resolve as children age.
Pseudohypoaldosteronism type i meaning & definition 1 of Pseudohypoaldosteronism type i.