Adrenal Insufficiency / Addison’s Disease Medical Alert Bracelets, Medical Alert Dog Tags, Medical Alert Pendants
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The American College of Emergency Physicians advises people to “carry an emergency medical ID card or wear medical ID jewelry if they have a health condition, allergy, implanted device or if they are taking medications that might be life-threatening.” If you or a loved one has Autism, Shop Now for your Adrenal Insufficiency Medical Alert Bracelets, Dog Tags or Necklaces.
Adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s Disease) is a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroid hormones, primarily cortisol; but may also include impaired production of aldosterone (a mineralocorticoid), which regulates sodium conservation, potassium secretion, and water retention. Craving for salt or salty foods due to the urinary losses of sodium is common.
Addison’s disease and congenital adrenal hyperplasia can manifest as adrenal insufficiency. If not treated, adrenal insufficiency may result in severe abdominal pains, vomiting, profound muscle weakness and fatigue, depression, extremely low blood pressure (hypotension), weight loss, kidney failure, changes in mood and personality, and shock (adrenal crisis). An adrenal crisis often occurs if the body is subjected to stress, such as an accident, injury, surgery, or severe infection; death may quickly follow.
During adrenal crisis, low blood pressure, low blood glucose, low blood sodium, and high blood levels of potassium can be life threatening. Standard therapy involves immediate IV injections of corticosteroids and large volumes of IV saline solution with dextrose, a type of sugar. This treatment usually brings rapid improvement.
Our Adrenal Insufficiency or Addison’s Disease medical alert bracelets, dog tags or necklaces can be an invaluable tool in an emergency situation. If you are ever hurt or injured – and not able to speak for yourself – a medial ID may be the only way first responders or doctors know how to begin treating you or get you home safely.
We recommend that your engraving information include:
- Name and date of birth
- Specific medical condition(s) (i.e. Adrenal Insufficiency)
- Specific name of the medication(s) you are taking that affect life-saving treatments.
- Allergies (Medications, Food, Other)
When room allows we recommend adding:
- Doctor name and phone number
- I.C.E. name and phone number (Emergency Contacts)
- Your address
- Your phone number
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National Institutes of Health state:
How can someone with adrenal insufficiency prepare in case of an emergency?
People with adrenal insufficiency should always carry identification stating their condition, “adrenal insufficiency,” in case of an emergency. A card or medical alert tag should notify emergency health care providers of the need to inject corticosteroids if the person is found severely injured or unable to answer questions.
The card or tag should also include the name and telephone number of the person’s health care provider and the name and telephone number of a friend or family member to be notified. People with adrenal insufficiency should always carry a needle, a syringe, and an injectable form of corticosteroids for emergencies.
