Doctors' Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" - Adrenal Insufficiency


These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.

Symptoms
Question: What are the symptoms and the treatment of adrenal insufficiency?

Answer: Adrenal insufficiency presents with low blood pressure, weight loss, weakness, anorexia or nausea, salt craving, diarrhea(or constipation). If the cause is adrenal failure there will be hyperpigmentation, if the cause is pituitary disease usually with "china skin". Treatment is replacement of glucocorticoids and occasionally mineralocorticoids. Response is usually dramatic.


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