Adrenal Insufficiency (e.g. Addison Disease) Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is adrenal insufficiency (e.g. addison disease)?
The adrenal gland is an organ that releases hormones to control blood pressure and metabolism. In this condition, there are low hormone levels and the causes include damage to the adrenal glands itself, or to parts of the brain that control the adrenal gland.
Symptoms of adrenal insufficiency (e.g. addison disease)
Dark spots on skin
Easily fatigued
Feeling flustered or scared
Concentration is getting worse
Fatigue
Dizziness when standing or after prolonged standing
Recent weight loss
Suddenly stopped taking steroids
Questions your doctor may ask to check for adrenal insufficiency (e.g. addison disease)
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose adrenal insufficiency (e.g. addison disease)
Do you have skin darkening?
Do you get tired easily?
Do you feel flustered or scared on daily basis?
Do you feel you have problems concentrating recently?
Do you feel fatigued?
Treatment for adrenal insufficiency (e.g. addison disease)
Treatment consists of replacing the missing hormones. Regular follow-ups are needed to ensure the hormone dose is correct. The doctor may also recommend a "sick day dose", to increase hormone levels when fighting an illness.
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Reviewed By:
Hidetaka Hamasaki, MD (Endocrinology)
Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.
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