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Hypoadrenalism (Addison's) (Clinical presentation (N+V, Abdominal…

- - - - Medical
        
        Steroid replacement
        Indication: all patients
        E.g. IV hydrocortisone
        
        Glucose replacement
        Indication: hypoglycaemic
        E.g. oral sugar, IV glucose, IM glucagon
    - - Conservative
        Education and advice
        Follow up (BP, U+Es)
        Check for other autoimm dis
      - Medical
        
        Glucocorticoid replacement
        Indication: all patients
        E.g. hydrocortisone PO
        Dose: staggered through day to
        imitate normal cortisol
        SE: insomnia (don't give late)
        
        Mineralocorticoid replacement
        Indication: primary adrenal fail only
        E.g. fludrocortisone PO
        Dose: OD (no diurnal variation)