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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ayeesha Kattubadi, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Common risk factors in the development of [adrenal insufficiency] include chronic glucocorticoid use, tuberculosis, anticoagulant use, etc.

Risk Factors

Common risk factors in the development of chronic adrenal insufficiency include patients on chronic glucocorticoids , anticoagulants, tuberculosis, adrenal gland surgery, presence of other autoimmune conditions like Type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Following is the table showing the risk factors associated with increased risk of developing acute adrenal crisis [1].

Risk factors associated with increased risk of adrenal crisis
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