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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

  1. Acute enterocolitis
  2. Collapse
  3. Acute gastritis
  4. Acute adrenal gland insufficiency
  5. Diabetes mellitus
Correct answer

Acute adrenal gland insufficiency

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