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Screening and diagnosis
Indications for testing
Diagnostic investigations
Corticotropin stimulation test
Morning cortisol
Plasma ACTH
Plasma renin and aldosterone
Evaluation for underlying etiology
Medical management
Corticosteroid replacement
Mineralocorticoid replacement
DHEA replacement
Management of adrenal crisis
Nonpharmacologic interventions
Salt intake
Specific circumstances
Pregnant patients
Pediatric patients
Patient education
Genetic counseling
Stress dose corticosteroids
Corticosteroid injection kits
Preventative measures
Prevention of adrenal crisis
Follow-up and surveillance
Clinical follow-up
Monitoring of corticosteroid replacement
Monitoring of mineralocorticoid replacement
Monitoring of DHEA replacement
Periodic screening for autoimmune diseases
Quality improvement
Medical alert bracelet
Clinical findings
Likelihood ratios
References
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Primary adrenal insufficiency
Updated December 30, 2024
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The following summarized guidelines for the evaluation and management of primary adrenal insufficiency are prepared by our editorial team based on guidelines from the Endocrine Society (ES 2016).
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