Hypoadrenocorticism is a condition where there is decreased secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone.
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Avoidance of stress is important for dogs with hypoadrenocorticism.
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Most dogs with hypoadrenocorticism have an excellent prognosis after proper stabilization and treatment.
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The causes for hypoadrenocorticism are usually idiopathic, but to some extent it is regarded as an autoimmune disease.
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The only preventable kind of Addisonian crisis is iatrogenic hypoadrenocorticism which is caused during abrupt cessation of a steroid medication.
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Hypoadrenocorticism is treated with fludrocortisone or a monthly injection called Percorten V ( desoxycorticosterone pivlate ( DOCP ) ) and prednisone.
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Most of the medications used in the therapy of hypoadrenocorticism cause excessive thirst and urination, making it important to provide enough drinking water.
परिभाषा
a glandular disorder caused by failure of function of the cortex of the adrenal gland and marked by anemia and prostration with brownish skin पर्याय: Addison''s disease, Addison''s syndrome, hypoadrenalism,
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