Deoxycorticosterone

High levels of Deoxycorticosterone (DOC) in your body could indicate a few things. It might mean that your adrenal glands are working overtime, possibly due to stress or other external factors. Certain medications, like corticosteroids, can also cause your body to produce more DOC. Alternatively, it could be a sign of a condition called congenital adrenal hyperplasia, a genetic disorder that affects your adrenal glands' ability to produce hormones. High DOC levels could also be associated with high blood pressure, as this hormone plays a key role in regulating blood pressure by controlling the balance of salt and water in your body. In essence, if your DOC levels are high, it could be a sign that your body is trying to manage an imbalance or that there's an issue with your adrenal glands.

Symptoms of high levels of Deoxycorticosterone could include high blood pressure, excessive thirst, frequent urination, and unexplained weight loss.

Low levels of Deoxycorticosterone, or DOC, could mean that your adrenal glands, the small organs sitting on top of your kidneys, aren't producing enough of this important hormone. DOC is like a backstage manager for your body, helping to keep the balance of salt and water in check. It does this by telling your kidneys how much salt and water to take back from your pee. This is really important for keeping your blood pressure steady and making sure you have the right amount of blood in your body. Certain conditions, like Addison's disease, or certain medications, like steroids, can cause your body to produce less DOC. This could throw off your body's balance of salt and water, and mess with your blood pressure and blood volume.

Symptoms of low levels of Deoxycorticosterone could include fatigue, low blood pressure, muscle weakness, and excessive thirst and urination.