Adrenal Gland
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þ Treatment of adrenocortical insufficiency:
 - Use dexamethasone (e.g., Decadron) rather than cortisone (e.g.,
   Solu-Cortef), as won't interfere with stimulation test later.

þ Addison's Disease/adrenocortical insufficiency
 - Electrolytes:
  + Na+ usually low, sometimes normal
  + K+ usually a normal or a bit high
  + Glucose usually low
 - GI: anorexia, n/v/abd pain; sometimes pain is severe

þ Steroid Withdrawal
 - may take 6-12 months for adrenals to recover from high-dose steroids
   suppressing the adrenals
   [Tintinalli 3rd ed. p 761]

þ Addison's Disease associated with:
 - diabetes mellitus
 - Hashimoto's thyroiditis
 - pernicious anemia
 - or primary ovarian failure?