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After a holiday in the Crimea, a 49-year-old male patient with a history of lung tuberculosis felt increased weakness, periodic dizziness, easing bowel movements with abdominal pain, the need for additional salting his meals. The patient has noted that his condition improves after some sweet tea and validol taken sublingually. Objectively: there is an intense darkening of skin, AP- 70/50 mm Hg, glycemia is 3,0 mmol/l. What is the possible cause of health deterioration:

Answer options

  1. Chronic pancreatitis
  2. Coronary artery disease
  3. Diabetes mellitus
  4. Chronic adrenal insufficiency
  5. Pulmonary tuberculosis
Correct answer

Chronic adrenal insufficiency

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