What Is Addisonian Crisis?
9. Diagnosis
If an Addisonian crisis is suspected then the doctor will need to act quickly. One of the first things they are likely to do is to take a blood sample to look for levels of cortisol. If cortisol levels are lower than usual then it is important to ensure their cortisol levels are stabilized straight away.
Once this is done then the experts will look for signs that your adrenal glands are not functioning as they should be. This includes tests that can help to look for abnormal levels of sodium and potassium as well as checking for levels of glucose in the blood. It will also be necessary to perform more tests looking for cortisol levels.
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