Medical Condition Glucocorticoid Deficiency

Source:

2009 icd-9-cm diagnosis 255.41 - glucocorticoid deficiency

Active Ingredients used for Glucocorticoid Deficiency:

Dhea, Licorice And Dgl

Active Ingredient	Uses based on scientific evidence	Grade*
dhea	several studies suggest that dhea may improve well-being, quality of life, exercise capacity, sex drive, and hormone levels in people with insufficient adrenal function (addison's disease). though promising, additional study is needed to make a strong recommendation. adrenal insufficiency is a serious medical condition and should be treated under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional, including a pharmacist.	b
licorice (glycyrrhiza glabra l.) and dgl (deglycyrrhizinated licorice)	addison's disease is a relatively common disorder to endocrinologists, but is rare and potentially fatal when presenting acutely. treatment now involves replacement of glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids with synthetic compounds, although historically patients took common salt and plant-based preparations, including licorice.	c

*Key to grades
A: Strong scientific evidence for this use;
B: Good scientific evidence for this use;
C: Unclear scientific evidence for this use;
D: Fair scientific evidence against this use;
F: Strong scientific evidence against this use.