How is adrenal insufficiency treated?

Question

After acth stimulation test confirms adrenal insufficiency does it always need to be treated and/or followed up and how often?

Answer 1

HRT: Hormone replacement: Hydrocortisone (some use Prednisone or dexamethasone) possibly Fludrocortisone in addition. These are given orally to replace the cortisol and aldosterone no longer made in sufficient amounts.

Answer 2

No different: Glaucoma would not be treated any differently in a person with adrenal problems than one without.

Answer 3

Fairly routinely: Glaucoma is treated with eyedrops, sometimes laser treatment and when these are ineffective or not tolerated surgery is sometimes necessary. Overall, glaucoma would be managed in the usual way in the presence of adrenal indufficiency however i would suggest it is done so by a glaucoma specialist and with good communication with your physician managing the adrenal insufficiency.

Answer 4

Low adrenal function: The adrenal glands make a number of different hormones, most importantly cortisol. When a person's adrenals cannot make normal amounts of cortisol, they are diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency, or failure. This can be due to a problem in the adrenals (infection, tumor, bleeding, auto-immune destruction) or in the pituitary or parts of the brain that control the adrenals.

Answer 5

Adrenal insufficienc: Adrenal insufficiency occurs when there is not enough cortisol produced by the adrenal glands. This can occur either from damage to the adrenal glands or the pituitary gland in the brain. Symptoms include weakness, tiredness, dizziness, low blood pressure, cardiovascular collapse, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea among other things.

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