The role of General Practitioner in the recognition of adrenal insufficiency
Background. Addison's disease (AD), usually caused by an autoimmune process, has non-specific symptomatology. The deficiency of cortisol is manifested by weakness, anorexia, weight loss and orthostatic hypotension. Early recognition is crucial as acute adrenal insufficiency is a life threateni...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Kazimierz Wielki University
2017-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Education, Health and Sport |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ojs.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/johs/article/view/4486 |