Question

Hypertension is common andd most often presents as an independent medical condition. Occasionally, hypertension is a result of an underlying illness and requires different treatment. Because adrenal function is critical (1) blood pressure (2) potassium and (3) glucose homeostatis and adrenal etiology should be considered in all patients with blod pressure problems accompanied by electrolyte abnormalities unexplained change in weight failure to thrive inappropiate virilization and anxiety periods.

A 22 year old woman (previously adopted, not currently taking medications, negative medical history) presents with.....

hypotension, failure to thrive, weight loss, and weakness. Her laboratory results reveal hyperkalemia, fasting hypoglycemia, and metabolic acidosis.

Question

1. What is the diagnosis?

2. Whar is the treatment?

3. overview on the diagnosis

Answer 1

1. ANS: according to the given situation based on the given symptoms she is suffering with Adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease).

2. ANS: Corticosteroid (steroid) replacement therapy is the most widely preffered treatment for Addison's disease. Corticosteroid medication can contains aldosterone and cortisol hormones and these medications can replace the deficiet hormones (aldosterone and cortisol). Generally corticosteroid medication is usually taken in tablet form 2 or 3 times a day.

3. ANS: Addison's disease because hypotension and hyperkalemia due to low aldosterone; hypoglycemia is due to low cholestrol.