Adrenal haemorrhage
Adrenal Haemorrhage (pronounced: uh-DREEN-l HEM-uh-rij) is a medical condition characterized by bleeding in the adrenal glands. The etymology of the term comes from the Latin ad meaning 'near', renes meaning 'kidneys', and the Greek haima meaning 'blood', and rhegnynai meaning 'to burst forth'.
Definition
Adrenal haemorrhage is a rare condition that involves bleeding into the adrenal glands, located on top of the kidneys. This can lead to adrenal insufficiency or adrenal crisis if not treated promptly.
Causes
The most common causes of adrenal haemorrhage include trauma, sepsis, anticoagulant therapy, and adrenal tumors. Other less common causes include pregnancy, surgery, and burns.
Symptoms
Symptoms of adrenal haemorrhage can vary greatly depending on the severity of the condition. They may include abdominal pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, and hypotension (low blood pressure).
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of adrenal haemorrhage typically involves imaging tests such as CT scan or MRI, and blood tests to measure adrenal hormone levels.
Treatment
Treatment for adrenal haemorrhage typically involves addressing the underlying cause of the bleeding, and may include surgery, medication, and hormone replacement therapy.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adrenal haemorrhage
- Wikipedia's article - Adrenal haemorrhage
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