Understanding Addison's Disease and Hormones

Sarah, a 33-year-old woman, experiences unusual cravings and symptoms, leading to a hospital visit where she is initially diagnosed with sepsis. Further investigation reveals she has Addison's disease, a condition where the adrenal glands fail to produce essential hormones. The video explains the function of adrenal glands and the hormones they produce, and how Sarah's condition is managed with hormone replacement therapy.

What unusual change did Sarah notice in her eating habits?

• Loss of appetite

• Preference for spicy foods

• Obsession with salty snacks

• Increased craving for sweet foods

What symptom did Sarah experience that prompted her to seek medical help?

• Dizziness upon standing

• Severe headache

• Sudden weight gain

• Persistent fever

What was Sarah initially diagnosed with at the hospital?

• Heart disease

• Diabetes

• Kidney failure

• Sepsis secondary to pneumonia

What key symptom led to the diagnosis of Addison's disease?

• Excessive sweating

• High blood pressure

• Severe headaches

• Hyperpigmentation

What hormone is responsible for regulating sodium and potassium in the body?

• Adrenaline

• Cortisol

• Insulin

• Aldosterone

What is the primary cause of Addison's disease?

• Autoimmune destruction of adrenal glands

• Viral infection

• Genetic mutation

• Bacterial infection

Which hormone deficiency is linked to Sarah's nausea and abdominal pain?

• Aldosterone

• Cortisol

• Adrenaline

• DHEA

What treatment was Sarah prescribed to manage her Addison's disease?

• Insulin injections

• Antibiotics

• Painkillers

• Hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone

Why is it important for Sarah to adjust her hormone medication during stress?

• To maintain normal blood pressure

• To reduce fever

• To prevent weight gain

• To avoid dehydration

What emergency item does Sarah carry to manage potential adrenal crises?

• Antibiotic cream

• Hydrocortisone injection kit

• Epinephrine auto-injector

• Insulin pen