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Diagnosis of Adrenal Fatigue

The chronic condition known as adrenal fatigue causes your adrenal glands to produce insufficient hormones. However, according to the Mayo Clinic, most physicians don't list adrenal fatigue as an accepted medical condition.

  1. Symptoms

    • People with adrenal fatigue will exhibit symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety, problems with sleep, widespread pain and digestive issues.

    Significance

    • According to the Mayo Clinic, proponents of adrenal fatigue believe it occurs because your body can't keep up with constant stress levels. When stressed, the body releases adrenaline from the adrenal glands. Constant exertion can wear down the effectiveness of the glands.

    Effects

    • Blood tests cannot detect adrenal fatigue so when diagnosing the condition doctors rely on symptoms and ruling out other potential issues.

    Misconceptions

    • According to the Mayo Clinic, other issues such as depression or fibromyalgia have similar symptoms that often lead some doctors to label them as adrenal fatigue.

    Warning

    • One real condition of the adrenal gland called Addison's disease, where adrenal insufficiency leads to similar symptoms. Unlike adrenal fatigue, blood tests exist that detect occurrences of Addison's disease in patients.

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