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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Cortisol Shutdown

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Posted on Mon, 2 Feb 2015
Question: Synptoms cortisone shutdow
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Following symptoms of cortisone shutdown

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

Cortisone is a glucocorticoid hormone produced by adrenal cortex.

When it's shutdown, it is an emergency and life threatening condition called Adrenal crisis.

Symptoms include :
- severe weakness and fatigue
- low blood pressure and sugar levels
- abdominal pain
- dehydration
- coma
- headache
- high fever
- dizziness
- increased respiratory and heart rate
- sweating in palms of hands

Let me know if I can be of further help!
Dr.Albana
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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Cortisol Shutdown

Brief Answer: Following symptoms of cortisone shutdown Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. Cortisone is a glucocorticoid hormone produced by adrenal cortex. When it's shutdown, it is an emergency and life threatening condition called Adrenal crisis. Symptoms include : - severe weakness and fatigue - low blood pressure and sugar levels - abdominal pain - dehydration - coma - headache - high fever - dizziness - increased respiratory and heart rate - sweating in palms of hands Let me know if I can be of further help! Dr.Albana