Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Chronic fatigue;
Weight loss;
Nausea/vomiting;
Abdominal pain;
Hypotension;

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

↑ACTH; ↓Cortisol.

After ACTH stimulation test:
↑Cotricol(primary) - problem with production of ACTH hormone;
↓Cortisol(secondary and tertiary) - adrenal glands are damaged;

Low blood sugar; 
Low cortisol --> low Na;

RiskFactors

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

PharmOptions

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/endocrine-and-metabolic-disorders/adrenal-disorders/secondary-adrenal-insufficiency