Addison's Disease (Adrenal Insufficiency)

Chronic fatigue, weight loss, hyperpigmentation (bronze skin), hypotension, salt craving, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain

Autoimmune destruction of adrenal glands, tuberculosis, fungal infections, metastatic cancer, adrenal hemorrhage

Corticosteroid replacement (hydrocortisone, fludrocortisone), stress dose during illness/surgery, emergency injectable hydrocortisone

Educate on medication adherence, stress dosing, emergency injection; monitor for signs of adrenal crisis; medical alert jewelry

Source: NHS Scotland. For educational purposes only.