Adrenal Disorders

Question 1

Difference between ‘secondary adrenal insufficiency’ and ‘primary adrenal failure’

Answer 1

Primary: Auto-immune
Secondary: Pituitary gland not producing enough ACTH

Question 2

Signs & symptoms of Addison’s disease

Answer 2

Signs: Postural hypotension, pigmentation
Underweight, weight loss, general malaise, other auto-immune disease, vitiligo, thyroid

Symptoms: Dizziness, pigmentation
Fatigue, weakness, anorexia, weight loss, nausea, abdominal pain