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Addison's disease is a hormone deficiency caused by damage to the outer layer of the adrenal gland (adrenal cortex).
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Symptoms
Extreme weakness; Fatigue; Unintentional weight loss; Nausea and vomiting; Chronic diarrhea; Loss of appetite; Mouth le...
Causes
The adrenal glands are small hormone-secreting organs located on top of each kidney. They consist of the outer portion ...
Tests
Blood pressure is low; Cortisol level is low; Serum sodium is low; A potassium test may show increased potassium; An ab...
Treatments
Treatment with replacement corticosteroids will control the symptoms of this disease. However, these drugs must usually...
Complications
Complications may result from the following associated illnesses: Diabetes; Thyrotoxicosis; Hashimoto's thyroiditis (ch...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have been diagnosed with Addison's disease, and stress such as infection, injury,...
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