Question

what is Addison 'so disease?

Answer 1

A disorder in which the adrenal glands don't produce enough hormones.RareFewer than 200,000 US cases per yearTreatment can help, but this condition can't be curedRequires a medical diagnosisLab tests or imaging always requiredChronic: can last for years or be lifelongSpecifically, the adrenal glands produce insufficient amounts of the hormone cortisol and sometimes aldosterone, too. When the body is under stress (e.g. fighting an infection), this deficiency of cortisol can result in a life threatening Addisonian crisis characterized by low blood pressure.Symptoms tend to be non-specific and include fatigue, nausea, darkening of the skin, and dizziness upon standing.Treatment involves taking hormones to replace those not produced by the adrenal glands.Consult a doctor for medical advice

Answer 2

Addison's disease (also called hypoadrenalism or adrenal insufficiency) is a rare, potentially fatal condition where the adrenal glands cease to function. People withAddison's disease require life-long, daily treatment with replacement steroid hormones.

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