Adrenal Insufficiency

Overview

Adrenal insufficiency is inadequate cortisol (primary: Addison; secondary: pituitary).

Symptoms

• •Fatigue
• •Hypotension
• •Hyperpigmentation (primary)
• •Salt craving

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓Morning cortisol <3
• ✓ACTH stimulation test
• ✓ACTH level

Treatments

• →Hydrocortisone
• →Fludrocortisone (primary)
• →Stress dose

Risk Factors