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Adrenal atrophy history and symptoms
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The most common signs and symptoms of adrenal atrophy are fatigue, weight loss, salt craving, abdominal pain and myalgia.
History and Symptoms
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
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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