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Addisons Disease Flashcards

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What is it?

A

Decrease production of cortisol, hormones and aldosterone by the adrenal glands

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Causes?

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Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Flu like illness
Major infection
Surgery
Blackout
Injury/severe pain
Shock
Other
Sever fatigue
Anxiety

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Management?

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Administration of hydrocortisone

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Signs and symptoms?

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Cachexia and overpigmentation of skin
Palmar creases pigmentation
Muddy brown patches around lips/mouth
Salt cravings
Always tired
Dizzy when standing
Blood pressure dropping when standing
Weight loss
Sickness
Severe hypotension
Shock
Abdominal Pain

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