Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2015
A 41-year-old patient with Addison's disease had influenza. After that he developed adynamia, depression, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and hypoglycemia. BP is 75/50 mm Hg. Blood test: decreased content of corticosterone, hydrocortisone, 13-oxycorticosteroids, 17-oxycorticosteroids. What condition has developed in the patient?
Answer options
- Acute enterocolitis
- Collapse
- Acute gastritis
- Acute adrenal gland insufficiency
- Diabetes mellitus
Correct answer
Acute adrenal gland insufficiency
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