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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
Endocrinology
Elite in Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
Endocrinology

Mayo Clinic-Rochester

5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
Virginia Beach, VA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Lucinda Gruber is an Endocrinologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Gruber is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Pheochromocytoma, Prolactinoma, and Neuroendocrine Tumor.

Kathryn H. O'day
Advanced in Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
Endocrinology
Advanced in Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
Endocrinology

Candelas Clinic - Diabetes & Endocrinology & Education

15389 West 91st Drive, Suite 200, 
Arvada, CO 
Experience:
22+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Originally from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Dr. O'Day earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School in the Twin Cities. She completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Brigham and women's Hospital in Boston, and a fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at the New York University School of Medicine in New York. Dr. O'Day is board certified in internal medicine and endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism.Dr. O'Day has a special interest in diabetes management, cystic fibrosis related diabetes, thyroid disorders, thyroid cancer, pituitary disorders, polycystic ovarian syndrome, osteoporosis and adrenal disorders. Prior to relocating to Denver, Dr. O'Day was working as an endocrinologist in Minnesota, in the Twin Cities area.Dr. O'Day and her family moved from Minneapolis to Denver for the sunshine and the mountains. During her free time she enjoys hiking with her husband and son, and all things Disney. Dr. O'day is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Addison's Disease, Triple A Syndrome, and Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.

 
 
 
 
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Vinita Singh
Advanced in Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
Endocrinology | Internal Medicine
Advanced in Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
Endocrinology | Internal Medicine

Reading Hospital Endocrinology & Diabetes Center Wyomissing

1001 Reed Ave, Ste 402, 
Wyomissing, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English, Hindi

. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, and Graves Disease.

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