Addisonian Crisis
An Addisonian crisis is an acute decompensation related to insufficiency of the adrenal glands, in which the body lacks sufficient amounts of certain hormones that help regulate blood pressure, fluids, and the response to stress.
How it may present: Intense weakness, abdominal pain, nausea, low blood pressure, confusion, or dehydration, which usually appear markedly and require immediate attention.
When to seek care? Because of its acute nature, in the presence of the sudden appearance of these signs in a person with known adrenal problems, it is essential to go to an emergency service without delay.
Which specialist provides follow-up? The endocrinologist is the professional who studies diseases of the adrenal glands and guides long-term follow-up. Keeping up regular monitoring with this specialist helps understand and watch the underlying condition.
Specialties that treat addisonian crisis
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in addisonian crisis
Dr. Iñaki González Baqué
Dr. Aidy Gonzalez Nuñez
Dr. Alejandra Vizuet Gámez
Dr. Marco Antonio Morales Pérez
Dr. Yeni Calvillo Romero
Dr. Angelica Martínez Ramos Méndez
Dr. Talia Alejandra Ponce Marquez
Dr. Marisela Loya Balsimelli
Dr. Sarai Tovar
Dr. Iris Arvizo Coria
Dr. Montserrat Rebeca Staeps Gordoa
Dr. Aidee Gómez Acosta
Dr. Karla Vanessa Murillo Galindo
Dr. Daniel Almaraz Guerra
Dr. René Salazar Rodríguez
Dr. Maria Gabriela Rivera Davila
Dr. Miriam Mercedes Padron Martinez
Dr. Guillermina Chable Cupil
Dr. Neiba Lujan Gamboa
Dr. Paloma Almeda Valdés
Frequently asked questions
What is addisonian crisis?
An Addisonian crisis is an acute decompensation related to insufficiency of the adrenal glands, in which the body lacks sufficient amounts of certain hormones that help regulate blood pressure, fluids, and the response to stress.
Which doctor treats addisonian crisis?
Addisonian Crisis is usually treated by specialists in pediatric endocrinologist, endocrinologist.