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How To Confirm Adrenal Insufficiency?
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I have subclinical hypothyroidism and I suspect that I could also be having adrenal insufficiency but my doctor does not think so in spite of the fact that I have many symptoms of Addison's disease. Moreover, I find it difficult to cope with stress and generally tend to avoid meeting people too frequently or to join a group or club. I begin to feel drained when in company instead of feeling energetic. Thus I cannot enjoy a healthy social life . I am 51 .
I have subclinical hypothyroidism and I suspect that I could also be having adrenal insufficiency but my doctor does not think so in spite of the fact that I have many symptoms of Addison's disease. Moreover, I find it difficult to cope with stress and generally tend to avoid meeting people too frequently or to join a group or club. I begin to feel drained when in company instead of feeling energetic. Thus I cannot enjoy a healthy social life . I am 51 .
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
Hello,
Adrenal insufficiency cause tiredness and weight loss. You can also develop darkish hyperpigmentation in mouth, fingers and nails. You may develop giddiness on standing up and may develop salt craving. Blood tests may show a low sodium level and a high potassium level. The way to confirm this is by doing a Short synacthene test. Your doctor need to examine you and do preliminary tests before he can do short synacthene test
Regards
Binu
Adrenal insufficiency cause tiredness and weight loss. You can also develop darkish hyperpigmentation in mouth, fingers and nails. You may develop giddiness on standing up and may develop salt craving. Blood tests may show a low sodium level and a high potassium level. The way to confirm this is by doing a Short synacthene test. Your doctor need to examine you and do preliminary tests before he can do short synacthene test
Regards
Binu
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