Given the patient's stress and social isolation, how might these factors influence the progression of any underlying chronic inflammatory condition that might be treated with hydrocortisone?
Stress and social isolation have no impact on inflammation and therefore do not affect hydrocortisone use. Social isolation may reduce inflammation, leading to less need for hydrocortisone. Chronic stress and social isolation can exacerbate inflammation, potentially requiring increased use of hydrocortisone. Hydrocortisone use is primarily determined by genetic factors, unrelated to stress or social isolation.