What Is Addison's Disease?
8. What Is an Addisonian Crisis?
An Addisonian crisis can occur without prior warning if you have Addison’s disease. This event is an acute form of adrenal insufficiency, and it can send you into shock or even cause death.
If you notice a sharp uptake in any of your regular symptoms, you may be experiencing an Addisonian crisis. Sudden pain in the lower body, high fever and loss of consciousness are clear signs. You are also likely to experience severe psychological effects, such as extreme agitation, hallucinations, confusion or delirium. Please do not ignore any of these symptoms if you have Addison’s disease.
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