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What Causes Adrenal Insufficiency ?

can adrenal insufficiency be caused by prolonged exposure to mental, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse? the person is 34years old, with low testosterone levels, low thyroid levels, no cortisol, non-functioning pituitary gland. all of these things diagnosed two months ago.
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Adrenal insufficiency is a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroid hormones, primarily cortisol, but may also include impaired production of aldosterone (a mineralocorticoid). Other cause includes the major contributors are autoimmune adrenalitis, tuberculosis, AIDS, and metastatic disease. Minor causes of chronic adrenal insufficiency are systemic amyloidosis, fungal infections, hemochromatosis, and sarcoidosis. It does not cause by psychological reasons. In case, you need further help, you can ask.

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What Causes Adrenal Insufficiency ?

Hi Thanks for using healthcare magic Adrenal insufficiency is a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroid hormones, primarily cortisol, but may also include impaired production of aldosterone (a mineralocorticoid). Other cause includes the major contributors are autoimmune adrenalitis, tuberculosis, AIDS, and metastatic disease. Minor causes of chronic adrenal insufficiency are systemic amyloidosis, fungal infections, hemochromatosis, and sarcoidosis. It does not cause by psychological reasons. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Thanks