Adrenal atrophy history and symptoms

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maryam Hadipour, M.D.[2]

Overview

The most common signs and symptoms of adrenal atrophy are fatigue, weight loss, salt craving, abdominal pain and myalgia.

History and Symptoms

The symptoms and signs of adrenal insufficiency depend upon the rate and extent of loss of adrenal function, whether mineralocorticoid production is preserved, and the degree of stress. The onset of adrenal insufficiency is often very gradual, and it may go undetected until an illness or other stress precipitates adrenal crisis. However, the most common symptoms in patients with adrenal atrophy are as follows:

Fatigue
Weight loss
Weakness
Gastrointestinal problems
Diffuse myalgia or arthralgia
Lightheadedness
Salt cravings
Depression
Irritability
Insomnia
Headaches
Psychosis or mania in some cases^[1]

References

↑ Husebye ES, Perheentupa J, Rautemaa R, Kämpe O (May 2009). “Clinical manifestations and management of patients with autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type I”. J Intern Med. 265 (5): 514–29. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2796.2009.02090.x. PMID 19382991.

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[pmid19382991-1] Husebye ES, Perheentupa J, Rautemaa R, Kämpe O (May 2009). “Clinical manifestations and management of patients with autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type I”. J Intern Med. 265 (5): 514–29. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2796.2009.02090.x. PMID 19382991.

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