How serious is an adrenal crisis?
An adrenal crisis (Addisonian crisis) is a life-threatening medical emergency that happens when the adrenal glands don’t make enough cortisol. It’s a sudden complication of Addison’s disease that can lead to a dangerous drop in blood pressure, cause low blood sugar, severe weakness, confusion, and, if left untreated, circulatory collapse.
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