Primary care
Recommendation 1
Hormone replacement therapy with cortisol is the treatment of choice for this disorder.
ACTH Deficiency
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Disease overview
A result of decreased or absent production of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) by the pituitary gland.
Common symptoms
Symptoms include weight losslack of appetite (anorexia)muscle weaknessnausea and vomitingand low blood pressure (hypotension). [ ]
When to suspect
Recommendation 1
When suspected, blood samples are taken for analysis, especially of the level of cortisol in the blood.
How to test
Recommendation 1
When suspected, blood samples are taken for analysis, especially of the level of cortisol in the blood.
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Treatment
Recommendation 1
Hormone replacement therapy with cortisol is the treatment of choice for this disorder.
Further support
Recommendation 1
~ 2,700 physicans . Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health.
Clinical trials
Clinical Trials
Sources
No data available
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