A 29-year-old member asked:
What is adrenal insufficiency and why does it cause low blood pressure?
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Dr. Linda DiMeglioanswered
Pediatric Endocrinology 29 years experience
Hormone deficiencies: Adrenal insufficiency happens when the adrenal glands do not make enough of the steroids that are necessary for managing stress and maintaining blood pressure. Low blood pressure can be the result of a failure to make the hormones necessary to regulate salt and fluid balance as well as to poor blood vessel tone. It is important for persons with adrenal insufficiency to take medicine regularly and take more medicine during times of stress.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Can adrenal insufficiency cause high blood pressure or low blood pressure?
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Dr. Susan Wingoanswered
Endocrinology 34 years experience
Low blood pressure: Low blood pressure is a common feature of adrenal insufficiency. Overtreatment with too high a dose of steroids can lead to high blood pressure.
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Last updated Mar 22, 2019
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