Adrenal Insufficiency | Conditions We Treat | Pediatric Endocrinology Specialty | UC Davis Children's Hospital

Adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease)

The adrenal glands make several important hormones that support essential body functions. In people with adrenal insufficiency, the adrenal glands are not working correctly. This can be due to a problem with the adrenal glands themselves – in which case the condition is called Addison’s disease – or due to a problem with other glands and hormones that control the adrenals. Adrenal insufficiency can be present from birth but more often is acquired later during childhood, adolescence, or adulthood.

Treatment

People with adrenal insufficiency require treatment with hormone medications, and missing these medications can lead to serious problems including death. Treatment should be closely monitored by an endocrinologist.

Referrals and Appointments

Clinic Information

Our endocrine specialists provide diagnostics, consultations and treatment options in all areas of general endocrinology as well as providing expert care for specific endocrine disorders. Our specialty endocrinology clinics include:

For Physician Referrals or Appointments

800-823-4543

To see one of our specialists, a referral is required from your child’s primary care physician.