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What Causes Decreased Blood Pressure Levels Post Adrenalectomy?
I have men2 was in hospital last week fue to adrenalal insufficency. I had left adrenalectomy due to a pheo on my adrenal gland. Right adrenal doesn t work sometimes felt bad took pressures 84/46. What to due? Just give it a little time? Usually my pressure really high.
Wed, 8 Jun 2016
Hi
The adrenals release a hormone called Cortisol and another hormone called aldosterone which maintains your blood pressure. You are probably having adrenal insufficiency. You need to be started on Oral Hydrocortisone 10 mg (8am), 5 mg ( 12 noon) and 5 mg (at 5:00 pm). Along with this you may need Fludrocortisone as well. However, this is a little complex situation hence you need to give us more detailed history and evaluation. You can send us your reports, we have good experience in management of MEN patients.
Good luck
Regards
Dr. Om J Lakhani
Endocrinologist
The adrenals release a hormone called Cortisol and another hormone called aldosterone which maintains your blood pressure. You are probably having adrenal insufficiency. You need to be started on Oral Hydrocortisone 10 mg (8am), 5 mg ( 12 noon) and 5 mg (at 5:00 pm). Along with this you may need Fludrocortisone as well. However, this is a little complex situation hence you need to give us more detailed history and evaluation. You can send us your reports, we have good experience in management of MEN patients.
Good luck
Regards
Dr. Om J Lakhani
Endocrinologist
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