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Adrenal insufficiency risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of adrenal insufficiency include chronic glucocorticoid use, tuberculosis, anticoagulant use, etc.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Common risk factors in the development of chronic adrenal insufficiency include patients on chronic glucocorticoids , anticoagulants, tuberculosis, adrenal gland surgery, presence of other autoimmune conditions like Type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Following is the table showing the risk factors associated with increased risk of developing acute adrenal crisis [1].
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ayeesha Kattubadi, M.B.B.S[2]