Addison’s disease is a serious condition requiring lifelong management. Its identification is usually delayed, and hence we need to incorporate a step-wise algorithm for its correct and early identification and thereafter follow an appropriate therapy. Stress dosing is given a due importance. The current article discusses the algorithm for identification and management of Addison’s disease. Addison’s disease (AD); also known as chronic adrenocortical insufficiency, primary adrenal insufficiency or primary failure adrenocortical insufficiency; is a disorder of the adrenal glands.
Glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids and adrenal androgens are deficiently secreted. In most of the patients, diagnosis is done after an acute adrenal crisis, which may be fatal. Autoimmune disorder is the most common cause in developed countries and adrenal gland tuberculosis in developing countries. Worldwide,…
