Addisonian crisis

Introduction: Addisonian crisis

Addison's disease is a condition where the adrenal gland produce insufficient hormones. An Addisonian crisis, or acute adrenal insufficiency, occurs when the symptoms of Addison's disease suddenly become worse. The condition can result in death if left untreated.

Symptoms of Addisonian crisis

• Back pain - sudden penetrating pain in the lower back
• Abdominal pain
• Leg pain
• Severe vomiting
• Severe diarrhea

See full list of 11 symptoms of Addisonian crisis

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Causes of Addisonian crisis

• Addison's disease - undiagnosed Addison's may present as an Addisonian crisis.
• Non-compliance with medication

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More information about causes of Addisonian crisis:

• Underlying causes of Addisonian crisis
• Addisonian crisis as a complication caused by other conditions

Treatments for Addisonian crisis

• Emergency treatments
• Hospitalization
• Intravenous hydrocortisone
• Intravenous saline
• Intravenous dextrose (sugar)

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