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 50 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. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Nava Fuentes
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. Alberto Martinez Matuk
Dr. Pedro Silva Sanchez
Dr. Lucila Ramon Castano
Dr. Isaac Aaron Enriquez Monsalvo
Dr. Alfredo Delgado
Dr. Perla Santiago Garduza
Dr. José Augusto Ortíz Mortera
Dr. Jose Carlos Licea Blanco
Dr. Amadeo Cervantes López
Dr. Adriana Miron Poumian
Dr. Diana Estefanía Guerrero Dávila
Dr. Kuautemok Reyes Santos
Dr. José Felipe Jaramillo Canales
Dr. Rafael Barron Ramirez
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.