In adrenal insufficiency, the adrenal glands stop making hormones that affect bodily functions. This eMedTV article discusses adrenal insufficiency and includes information about the role the adrenal glands play in the body.
Addison's disease is a condition characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, and low blood pressure. This eMedTV article further discusses what causes Addison's disease, symptoms of the illness, and treatments that are available.
Causes of adrenal insufficiency are linked to a disorder of the adrenal glands or to inadequate secretion of ACTH by the pituitary gland. This eMedTV page explains the possible causes of each type of adrenal insufficiency in more detail.
Adrenal insufficiency symptoms begin gradually and may include fatigue, loss of appetite, and weight loss. This eMedTV page explains how adrenal insufficiency symptoms can differ based on the level of hormone deficiency and causes of the illness.
Diagnosing adrenal insufficiency often requires specific lab tests to measure cortisol levels. This eMedTV resource outlines the process doctors use to diagnose adrenal insufficiency.
Conducting adrenal insufficiency testing at an early stage can be beneficial in treatment before serious symptoms occur. This eMedTV page lists the tests, such as ACTH and CRS stimulation tests, that are commonly used in adrenal insufficiency testing.
Adrenal insufficiency treatment involves oral medications that replace the hormones normally produced by the adrenal glands. This eMedTV article describes the drugs, such as hydrocortisone, that are used in adrenal insufficiency treatment.
Living with adrenal insufficiency may often be frustrating because treatment for the illness usually lasts a lifetime. This eMedTV segment offers tips and suggestions on how to make living with adrenal insufficiency easier.
Most people dealing with the combination of adrenal insufficiency and surgery usually do well during and after the procedure. This eMedTV page addresses precautions associated with adrenal insufficiency and surgery that need to be taken.
Adrenal insufficiency and pregnancy are conditions that can occur simultaneously. As explained in this eMedTV article, pregnant patients with adrenal insufficiency can have a trouble-free pregnancy as long as she adheres to her medication regimen.
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