This case was accepted as adrenal failure.

The symptoms of Addison's usually develop slowly, but sometimes can develop rapidly, a serious condition called acute adrenal failure.

Adrenoleukodystrophy, a rare demyelination disorder also known as Siemerling-Creutzfeldt Disease causing progressive brain damage, adrenal failure, and eventually death.

But a patient should never stop steroid drugs without a doctor's advice; steroid drugs must be tapered off gradually under medical guidance to avoid sudden adrenal failure.

There is hypoglycemia with hyponatremia and hyperkalemia, and the ACTH stimulation test demonstrates the acute adrenal failure.

Because people with adrenal failure tend to lose sodium, you will need extra salt (sodium chloride) in your diet, especially during hot and humid weather and vigorous exercise.

CT scan or MRI can be used to see whether there is evidence of damage to the brain or pituitary gland (such as a tumor) that is causing adrenal failure.

Mifepristone is contraindicated in the presence of an intrauterine device (IUD), as well as with ectopic pregnancy, adrenal failure, hemorrhagic disorders, inherited porphyria, and anticoagulant or long-term corticosteroid therapy.