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  1. Acute adrenal crisis 
    Acute adrenal crisis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when there is not enough cortisol. This is a hormone produced ... and spinal cord and by circulating hormones. Adrenal crisis can occur from any of the following: The ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000357.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Thyroid storm 
    Thyroid storm is a rare life-threatening condition of the thyroid gland. It develops in cases of untreated hyperthyroidism , or overactive ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000400.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Hemolytic crisis 
    Hemolytic crisis occurs when large numbers of red blood cells are destroyed over a short time. The loss of ... During a hemolytic crisis, the body cannot make enough red blood cells to replace those that are destroyed. This causes acute and often ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003270.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) 
    ... leukemia is grouped into phases: Chronic Accelerated Blast crisis The chronic phase can last for months or ... swollen spleen . Untreated CML leads to the blast crisis phase. Bleeding and infection may occur due to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000570.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Suicide and suicidal behavior 
    ... 1-800-273-TALK) . The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential support 24/7, ... More information and support for people in crisis and their loved ones ... : Help and support for people in crisis: 988lifeline.org/ ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001554.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Myasthenia gravis 
    ... therapies target specific immune cells or inflammatory response Crisis situations (myasthenic crisis) are attacks of weakness of the breathing muscles. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000712.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Post-traumatic stress disorder 
    ... 1-800-273-TALK). The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential support 24/7, ... or night. If you are a veteran in crisis, or a loved one of a veteran in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000925.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Addison disease 
    ... an extreme form of adrenal insufficiency, called adrenal crisis , you must inject hydrocortisone right away. Treatment for ... Cushing syndrome If you have symptoms of adrenal crisis, give yourself an emergency injection of your prescribed ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000378.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Hypothyroidism 
    Myxedema crisis (also called myxedema coma), the most severe form of hypothyroidism, is rare. It occurs when thyroid hormone levels get very, very low. The severe hypothyroid crisis is often then started by an infection, illness, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000353.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Toxic nodular goiter 
    ... Other complications: Bone loss leading to osteoporosis Thyroid crisis or storm is a sudden worsening of hyperthyroidism ... It may occur with infection or stress. Thyroid crisis may cause: Abdominal pain Decreased mental alertness Fever ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000317.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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