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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
The hallmark of adrenal insufficiency is fatigue. Most patients with adrenal insufficiency present with non specific symptoms. A positive history of fatigue,nausea and abdominal pain is suggestive of adrenal insufficiency. The most common symptoms of adrenal insufficiency include fatigue, anorexia, and weight loss. Common symptoms of adrenal insufficiency include abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Less common symptoms of adrenal insufficiency include diarrhea, arthralgia, and myalgia. [1][2]
History and Symptoms
- The hallmark of adrenal insufficiency is fatigue. Most patients present with nonspecific symptoms making the diagnosis difficult. The most common symptoms of adrenal insufficiency include fatigue, anorexia, and weight loss.[1] [2]
History
Patients with adrenal insufficiency may have a positive history of:
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of adrenal insufficiency include:
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of adrenal insufficiency include:
Patients with Primary adrenal insufficiency present with additional symptoms of:
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Pazderska, Agnieszka; Pearce, Simon HS (2017). "Adrenal insufficiency – recognition and management". Clinical Medicine. 17 (3): 258–262. doi:10.7861/clinmedicine.17-3-258. ISSN 1470-2118.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Chanson, Philippe; Guignat, Laurence; Goichot, Bernard; Chabre, Olivier; Boustani, Dinane Samara; Reynaud, Rachel; Simon, Dominique; Tabarin, Antoine; Gruson, Damien; Reznik, Yves; Raffin Sanson, Marie-Laure (2017). "Group 2: Adrenal insufficiency: screening methods and confirmation of diagnosis". Annales d'Endocrinologie. 78 (6): 495–511. doi:10.1016/j.ando.2017.10.005. ISSN 0003-4266.