Adrenal Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 major adrenal gland disorders?
A
Addison’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome
2
Q
Addison’s disease refers to the manifestations of ___cortisolism
A
hypo
3
Q
What are the most common symptoms of Addison’s disease?
A
- fatigue
- lightheadedness
- muscle weakness
- fever
- weight loss
- anxiety
- nausea/vomiting
- diarrhea
- headache
- sweating
- changes in mood and personality
4
Q
Cushing’s syndrome refers to the manifestations of ___cortisolism
A
hyper
5
Q
What are the most common symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome?
A
- weight gain and fatty tissue deposits
- pink or purple stretch marks (striae) on the skin of the abdomen, thighs, breasts and arms
- thinning, fragile skin that bruises easily
- slow healing cuts, insect bites and infections
- acne
