addisons disease

Question 1

what is the treatment for addisons?

Answer 1

1. hydrocortisone: usually given in 2 or 3 divided doses. Patients typically require 20-30 mg per day, with the majority given in the first half of the day
2. fludrocortisone
3. provide patients with a hydrocortisone injection to treat adrenal crisis

Question 2

what are sick day rules for patients with additions?

Answer 2

glucocorticoid dose should be doubled, with the fludrocortisone dose staying the same