Adrenal insufficiency (patient information)
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What is adrenal insufficiency?
How do I know if I have adrenal insufficiency and what are the symptoms of adrenal insufficiency?
The symptoms of adrenal insufficiency usually begin gradually. The most common symptoms are
- Chronic, worsening fatigue
- Muscle weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Hypotension
Who is at risk for adrenal insufficiency?
How to know you have adrenal insufficiency?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for adrenal insufficiency?
Directions to Hospitals Treating adrenal insufficiency
Prevention of adrenal insufficiency
What to expect (Outook/Prognosis)?
Copyleft Sources
http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/reprint/294/19/2528.pdf