Acute Adrenal Crisis
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Acute adrenal crisis, also known as Addisonian crisis, is a serious situation that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones essential for the body, especially at times of physical stress such as an infection or an injury. It requires immediate attention.
When to seek urgent care? In the face of extreme weakness, intense abdominal pain, vomiting, very low blood pressure, confusion, or fainting in a person with known adrenal problems, it is necessary to go to the emergency room immediately.
Common causes: it is usually triggered by infections, dehydration, or the abrupt discontinuation of certain hormonal treatments in those who have adrenal insufficiency.
Which specialist treats it? The emergency physician acts in the acute moment, while the endocrinologist and the pediatric endocrinologist provide subsequent follow-up. Because of its severity, acute adrenal crisis requires acting without delay at the first warning signs.
Data on 58 doctors who treat acute adrenal crisis
Which specialist treats acute adrenal crisis?
Acute adrenal crisis is a medical emergency caused by a sudden insufficiency of adrenal gland hormones. An endocrinologist monitors the underlying condition, and an emergency medicine physician manages the acute crisis. If you have extreme weakness, very low blood pressure, or loss of consciousness, seek care from one of these specialists immediately.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in acute adrenal crisis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Dr. César Arias Ruiz
Frequently asked questions
What is acute adrenal crisis?
Acute adrenal crisis, also known as Addisonian crisis, is a serious situation that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones essential for the body, especially at times of physical stress such as an infection or an injury. It requires immediate attention.
Which doctor treats acute adrenal crisis?
Acute adrenal crisis is a medical emergency caused by a sudden insufficiency of adrenal gland hormones. An endocrinologist monitors the underlying condition, and an emergency medicine physician manages the acute crisis. If you have extreme weakness, very low blood pressure, or loss of consciousness, seek care from one of these specialists immediately.