What is adrenal insufficiency?
May 16, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Introduction
Adrenal insufficiency, also known medically as adrenal cortical hypofunction, is a type of endocrine disorder characterized primarily by insufficient secretion of adrenal hormones in the body, leading to a series of clinical symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, nausea and vomiting, confusion, weight loss, and other symptoms.
Adrenal insufficiency, also known medically as adrenal cortical insufficiency, is an endocrine disorder primarily characterized by insufficient secretion of adrenal hormones, leading to a series of clinical symptoms. The details are as follows:
Clinically, adrenal cortical insufficiency can be divided into two types: primary and secondary. Primary insufficiency mainly results from immune system disorders that damage adrenal tissue, while secondary insufficiency typically arises from dysregulation of adrenal function, causing functional impairment. Most patients exhibit nonspecific symptoms and may only develop fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, confusion, weight loss, and other symptoms when triggered by external stressors.
Patients with adrenal cortical insufficiency should promptly visit a hospital for complete blood tests and imaging examinations. Based on the severity of the condition, doctors will formulate targeted treatment plans. As this disease cannot be completely cured, it requires careful daily management and regular follow-up evaluations.
