10 Questions
What are the primary steroid hormones inadequately produced in Addison's disease?
Cortisol and aldosterone
What may be a symptom of Addison's disease?
Abdominal pain and gastrointestinal abnormalities
What can trigger an adrenal crisis in individuals with Addison's disease?
Stress from injury, surgery, or infection
What is a potential indicator of an adrenal crisis in individuals with Addison's disease?
Low blood pressure and vomiting
What distinguishes acute adrenal failure from the slow onset of symptoms in Addison's disease?
Rapid onset of symptoms
What are the primary steroid hormones inadequately produced in Addison's disease?
Cortisol and aldosterone
What is a potential indicator of an adrenal crisis in individuals with Addison's disease?
Vomiting and lower back pain
What distinguishes acute adrenal failure from the slow onset of symptoms in Addison's disease?
Rapid onset of symptoms
What may be a symptom of Addison's disease?
Abdominal pain and gastrointestinal abnormalities
What can trigger an adrenal crisis in individuals with Addison's disease?
Stress from an injury, surgery, or infection
Study Notes
Addison's Disease
- The primary steroid hormones inadequately produced in Addison's disease are cortisol and aldosterone.
Symptoms
- A symptom of Addison's disease is hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin).
Adrenal Crisis
- An adrenal crisis in individuals with Addison's disease can be triggered by physical stress, such as an injury, infection, or surgery.
- A potential indicator of an adrenal crisis is severe vomiting or diarrhea.
Acute Adrenal Failure vs. Addison's Disease
- Acute adrenal failure is distinguished from the slow onset of symptoms in Addison's disease by its rapid development, often within hours or days.
- In contrast, Addison's disease has a slow onset of symptoms, often over months or years.
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