Acute adrenal failure, known as addisonian crisis
Sometimes the symptoms of Addison’s disease appear suddenly. Acute adrenal failure can lead to life-threatening shock. Seek emergency treatment for the following:
- Severe weakness
- Confusion
- Pain in the lower back or legs
- Severe abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea, leading to dehydration
- Reduced consciousness or delirium
- Low blood pressure
