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Adrenal Inefficiencies - Coggle Diagram
Adrenal Inefficiencies
Insufficiency
reduction of adrenocorticotropic hormone
adrenal gland: hormone production not necessary for life
adrenal cortex: hormone production necessary for life
Addison's disease: insufficient cortisol
Secondary adrenal insufficiency
lack of adrenocorticotropic hormone
Adrenal crisis:
a life threatening condition where the body is lacking cortisol
causes
undiagnosed
in need of cortisol
metabolize carbs and protein
symptoms
fatigue/weakness
headache
nausea
dehydration
treatment
reclining/comfortable
admin oxygen
contact EMS