Adrenal Cortex Insufficiency Chronic

**Adrenal cortex insufficiency** is a pathological condition that can lead to various diseases and disorders in the body. The chronic type of adrenal insufficiency is one of the most common types of this disease. It is characterized by a decrease in the production of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone in the adrenal cortex. This leads to a decrease in the production of hormones necessary to regulate metabolic processes in the body and adapt to stress. Without proper treatment, adrenal insufficiency can lead to serious consequences, including hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, cardiovascular dysfunction and other health problems.

In this article we will look at adrenal insufficiency. Chronic failure will be considered first, followed by cortical failure.

Adrenal insufficiency (ACI): what is it? Chronic adrenal insufficiency (CAI) is a condition in which the cortisol-producing adrenal glands do not function properly due to various factors. The adrenal glands are involved in many body functions, including regulating metabolism, the cardiovascular system, and the immune system. If there is a problem with this system, a number of diseases can arise, since cortisol plays an important role in their treatment. Lack of cortisol in adults causes various diseases. Lack of hormones over