Addison Disease – diagnosis and initial management

Adrenal insufficiency is a rare disease caused by either primary adrenal failure (Addison disease) or by impairment of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis

Authors:
S.O'Connell, A.Siafarikas

Authors notes:
Aust Fam Physician. 2010 November;39(11):834-37

Keywords:
Addison Disease, diagnosis, initial management

Abstract:
Adrenal insufficiency is a rare disease caused by either primary adrenal failure (Addison disease) or by impairment of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Steroid replacement therapy normalises quality of life, however, adherence can be problematic.