what is ADDISON's DISEASE
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A disorder in which the adrenal glands don't produce enough hormones.
Addison's Disease. Addison's disease is a disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone. Addison's disease is caused by an autoimmuneresponse, in which the body's immune system assaults its own organs and tissues.
Addison's Disease. Addison's disease is a disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone. Addison's disease is caused by an autoimmuneresponse, in which the body's immune system assaults its own organs and tissues.
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symptoms of Addison's disease, such as:
Darkening areas of skin (hyperpigmentation)
Severe fatigue.
Unintentional weight loss.
Gastrointestinal problems, such as nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
Lightheadedness or fainting.
Salt cravings.
Muscle or joint pains.
syedsamad3311:
Addison's disease, also called adrenal insufficiency, is an uncommon disorder that occurs when your body doesn't produce enough of certain hormones. In Addison's disease, your adrenal glands, located just above your kidneys, produce too little cortisol and, often, too little aldosterone
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