Call your health care provider if Addison's disease has been diagnosed and stress such as infection, injury, trauma of any kind, or dehydrating illnesses occur. Medication adjustment may be indicated.
Call your health care provider if weight increases progressively, the ankles begin to swell or other new symptoms develop.
If symptoms of adrenal crisis (low blood pressure, diminished consciousness, difficulty breathing, abdominal pain) occur, give an emergency injection of prescribed medication as instructed or if this is not available, go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911).
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