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What is the definition of Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency?
Adrenal insufficiency is an endocrine disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of certain hormones. Secondary adrenal insufficiency occurs when the pituitary gland (a pea-sized gland at the base of the brain) fails to produce enough adrenocorticotropin (ACTH), a hormone that stimulates the adrenal glands to produce the hormone cortisol. The lack of these hormones in the body can be caused by reduction or cessation of corticosteroid medication, the surgical removal of pituitary tumors, or changes in the pituitary gland. Symptoms of Secondary adrenal insufficiency may include severe fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness, irritability, and depression.
What are the alternative names for Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency?
  • Secondary adrenal insufficiency
Who are the top Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency Local Doctors?
Elite in Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
Dr. Irina Bancos
Endocrinology
Elite in Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
Dr. Irina Bancos
Endocrinology

Mayo Clinic - Rochester

200 1st St SW, 
Rochester, MN 
507-284-2511
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Irina Bancos is an Endocrinologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Bancos is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Adrenal Gland Adenoma, Adrenal Cancer, Cushing's syndrome, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Endoscopy. Dr. Bancos is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
Lucyna Papierska
Elite in Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
Lucyna Papierska
Cegłowska 80 Street, 
Warsaw, MZ, PL 

Lucyna Papierska practices in Warsaw, Poland. Ms. Papierska is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Adrenal Cancer, Pheochromocytoma, and Cushing's syndrome.

 
 
 
 
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Oliver M. Tucha
Elite in Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
Oliver M. Tucha
Groningen, GR, NL 

Oliver Tucha practices in Groningen, Netherlands. Mr. Tucha is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Addison's Disease, and Agnosia.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center