Author: Tog’ayeva, Gulnora Siddiqovna; Istamov, Yusuf Mansur o’g’li; Adashev, Shoxrux Hasan o’g’li; Eshonqulov, Muzaffar Baxtiyor o’g’li

Annotation: Adrenal insufficiency is a serious condition characterized by pathology affecting the adrenal gland itself (primary adrenal insufficiency), pathology of the hypothalamus or pituitary gland (secondary adrenal insufficiency), or suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis by exogenous glucocorticoid therapy. Adrenal insufficiency). Adrenal insufficiency is associated with increased morbidity and mortality and decreased quality of life. Additionally, the most common cause of adrenal insufficiency, autoimmune adrenalitis, can be associated with a variety of other autoimmune diseases. Untreated adrenal insufficiency can result in chronic fatigue, weight loss, and vulnerability to infections. Failure to overcome acute illness or infection can lead to life-threatening kidney failure. Therefore, it is very important to make a timely diagnosis in order to exclude chronic diseases, prevent acute deficits and establish appropriate tactics aimed at restoring quality of life.

Keywords: Adrenal insufficiency; cortisol; Hyponatremia; Primary adrenal insufficiency; Secondary adrenal insufficiency; Adrenal insufficiency of the third degree, Adrenocorticotropic hormone.

Pages in journal: 172 - 178