Question

A patient presents with fatigue, muscle cramps, and strong salt cravings. What is the most likely diagnosis?

• A. Addison's disease
• B. Conn's disease
• C. Cushing's disease
• D. Hypopituitarism

Hint:

Salt craving strongly suggests primary adrenal insufficiency due to aldosterone deficiency.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Addison's disease is primary adrenal insufficiency. It causes deficiency of cortisol and aldosterone. Aldosterone deficiency leads to sodium loss and salt craving.

Step 1: Identify symptoms.
The symptoms are: \[ \text{Fatigue + muscle cramps + salt craving} \]

Step 2: Understand aldosterone deficiency.
In Addison's disease, aldosterone deficiency causes sodium loss, dehydration, and craving for salt.

Step 3: Select diagnosis.
These symptoms are most typical of: \[ \text{Addison's disease} \] Therefore, the correct answer is Addison's disease.