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Secondary adrenal insufficiency

内分泌科

Common symptoms

肾上腺危象、肠道功能紊乱、嗜睡、腹泻、食欲不振、腹胀、乏力、恶心、低血压

The pathology of disease

Secondary adrenal insufficiency is ACTH deficiency from pituitary; cortisol deficiency; normal aldosterone; women lose pubic/axillary hair.

Common Symptoms

Fatigue; weight loss; hypotension; nausea; no hyperpigmentation; women lose axillary/pubic hair

Causes

Pituitary disease; exogenous steroid suppression.

Treatment

Glucocorticoid replacement; stress dosing

Prevention

Avoid abrupt steroid withdrawal.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the endocrinology department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.