Exogenous Obesity
Drug-induced adrenal insufficiency
Symptoms
Symptoms may include:
- Decreased ability to respond to emotional or physical stress
- Fatigue
- Joint pains (arthralgias)
- Low blood pressure (
hypotension ), which may cause light-headedness or fainting when you stand after sitting or lying down - Muscle pains (myalgias)
- Nausea and vomiting
-
Shock - Weakness
Signs and tests
Someone who has been taking corticosteroids and has developed this...
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Exogenous adrenal insufficiency
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Exogenous adrenal insufficiency is a condition in which the adrenal glands release too little of the hormone cortisol, but there is no problem with... Read more »
Exogenous adrenal insufficiency
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Drug-induced adrenal insufficiency Prevention To reduce the risk of developing this condition: Use glucocorticoids for the... Read more »
Exogenous adrenal insufficiency
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Drug-induced adrenal insufficiency Treatment This condition is treated with glucocorticoids. Higher doses are needed in stressful... Read more »
Cushing syndrome: exogenous
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