Adrenal Insufficiency | Addison's Disease

Adrenal insufficiency is a condition which involves decreased levels of aldosterone/cortisol in the blood. This video provides a general overview of adrenal insufficiency, with a particular focus on the signs/symptoms, diagnosis and management of the condition. It is designed to help medical students understand the content with animated figures. 0:00 Introduction 0:55 HPA Axis 1:43 Causes 3:08 Signs/symptoms 5:14 Diagnosis 6:36 Short synacthen test 8:02 Treatment 8:59 Clinical Case 10:07 Summary DISCLAIMER: This video is for education and entertainment purposes only and does not classify as medical advice. Videos from this channel should not be used for medical advice or to guide clinical practice. This content should not be used to guide medical decision making. The channel takes no responsibility for any actions taken or not taken based on the information provided. If you need medical advice or information, seek it from a qualified medical professional. Note: If you spot any errors or mistakes in the video, please leave a comment below to let me know and I will try to correct it. Sources: https://smart.servier.com/ https://bnf.nice.org.uk/treatment-sum... https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-info... Human figure created with BioRender.com