Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs Adrenal fatigueUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewAdrenal fatigue refers to a group of nonspecific symptoms such as aches, fatigue, and nervousness. It isn't an accepted medical diagnosis. Adrenal insufficiency is a medical term for inadequate production of adrenal hormones, causing similar symptoms.TreatmentsTests can diagnose adrenal insufficiency and help a doctor determine treatment. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use