Secondary adrenal insufficiency history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

The majority of patients with [disease name] are asymptomatic.

OR

The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Common symptoms of [disease] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Less common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].

History and Symptoms

• Symptoms of secondary adrenal insufficiency include Chronic fatigue, weight loss, and visual field defects. 

History

Patients with secondary adrenal insufficiency may have a positive history of:

• Weakness
• Visual field defects
• Fatigue

Common Symptoms

• Weakness
• Chronic fatigue
• Weight loss
• Anorexia
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Amenorrhea
• Dizziness

Symptoms of Addisonian crisis

Symptoms of Addisonian crisis include:

• Dizziness, generalized weakness (fatigue)
• Anorexia
• Sharp, sudden pain in the abdomen, legs, or lower back
• Severe vomiting and diarrhea
• Dehydration
• Loss of consciousness
• Hypoglycemia

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