Addison's disease secondary prevention
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Effective measures for the secondary prevention of Addison's disease include
Secondary Prevention
Effective measures for the secondary prevention of Addison's disease include:
- Patients diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency must always carry identification stating his or her condition in case of an emergency.
- The card should alert emergency personnel about the need to inject 100 mg of cortisol in situations of emergency
- The card should also include the doctor's name and telephone number and the name and telephone number of the nearest relative to be notified.
- When traveling, a needle, syringe, and an injectable form of cortisol should be carried for emergencies.
- Patients diagnosed with Addison's disease should know how to increase medication during periods of stress or mild upper respiratory infections.
- Immediate medical attention is needed when severe infections, vomiting, or diarrhea occur. These conditions can precipitate an Addisonian crisis.
- Patients, diagnosed with Addison's disease, who is vomiting may require injections of hydrocortisone.