
This will also give your child's healthcare provider more information on how to treat the condition. Genetic screening may be done to see if your child has abnormal genes that are causing the condition.His or her blood is tested a second time to see if the hormone levels increased. Then he or she is given a shot of chemicals to cause his adrenal glands to make hormones. The first time it is tested to measure the hormone levels. Chemical stimulation tests are done 2 times to test your child's blood.Urine tests are used tested to measure the amount of adrenal hormones it contains.Blood tests are used to measure hormone levels and to check for health problems his or her adrenal insufficiency may be causing.Skin color changes, especially on sun-exposed areas.Craving salty foods, decrease in appetite, or weight loss.



Last updated on Mar 5, 2023.Īdrenal insufficiency is a condition that develops because your child's adrenal glands do not make enough adrenal hormones.
