Wijesiriwardena, B.de Silva, D.C.2014-10-292014-10-292007The Ceylon Medical Journal. 2007; 52(3): pp.100-1030009-0875 (Print)http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/1813Indexed in MEDLINEAdrenal insufficiency can be due to disease of the adrenal gland itself (primary adrenal deficiency) or of the hypothalamic or pituitary regulation of the adrenal gland (secondary adrenal insufficiency). This article discusses its causes, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment.Adrenal GlandsAdrenal Glands-physiologyAdrenal Gland Diseases-physiopathologyAdrenal InsufficiencyAdrenal Insufficiency-diagnosisAdrenal Insufficiency-drug therapyGlucocorticoids-therapeutic useMineralocorticoids-therapeutic useArticlePhysiology