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Primary hypoadrenalism (Addison’s disease) – symptoms, signs

#Diagnosis #Hypoadrenalism #Addisons #Disease #Hypoadrenalism #Signs #Symptoms

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hypoadrenalism (Addison ... symptoms, signs #Diagnosis ... Hypoadrenalism #Addisons ... Basic and Clinical Endocrinology
Cutaneous signs of Addison's disease may be a useful clue. Hyperpigmentation especially involves sun-exposed areas and
Cutaneous signs of Addison's ... Diagnosis is more ... #Addisons #disease ... Clinical #Cutaneous #Diagnosis
Hyperkalemia: Diagnostic algorithm
Decreased renal potassium excretion
 • Acute renal failure
 • Chronic renal failure
 • Drugs
Increased
Hyperkalemia: Diagnostic ... Normal, Renin High ... • Drugs • Addison's ... hypoplasia Aldosterone high ... #Hyperkalemia #Diagnosis
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
 •
Celiac Disease - Diagnosis ... hepatitis, T1DM, Addisons ... • Lymphoma • High ... Celiac #Disease #Diagnosis
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia due to increased bone Ca2+ resorption:
 • Primary hyperparathyroidism, Malignancy, Pseudohyperparathyroidism, Renal failure,
Renal failure, Addison's ... #differential #diagnosis ... #calcium #high ... #endocrinology
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
- Differential Diagnosis ... Syndrome • HTN, High ... Non-reabsorbable anions ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Algorithm #causes #potassium
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Insufficiency Addison's ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... insufficiency #addisons ... #disease #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #signs
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... phlebotomy High ... Excretion: • Addison ... #causes #potassium ... #high #nephrology
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
treated with IV potassium ... urinary losses: • High ... Non-reabsorbable anions ... #Hypokalemia #diagnosis ... #differential #potassium
Adrenal Insufficiency Expected Metabolic Abnormalities

Textbook changes in chemistry panel due to adrenal insufficiency. 
Of course, "textbook"
Panel #Changes #Potassium ... #Electrolytes #Addisons