Adrenal Crisis refers to overwhelming and life-threatening adrenal insufficiency. The most common signs of Adrenal Crisis are shocking (very low blood pressure with a loss of consciousness), dehydration, and an imbalance of sodium and potassium levels in the body. In some cases, shock is then preceded by several other Adrenal Crisis symptoms such as fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, weakness or fatigue, and confusion. The standard Adrenal Crisis treatment is an instant infusion of hormone replacement therapy. Adrenal Crisis signs and symptoms usually occur after an infection, trauma, or another stressor.
An Adrenal Crisis most often occurs in a patient with ...
