10 Symptoms of Addison's Disease
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #9: Increased Heart Rate
A rapid heartbeat accompanied by other signs on this list may be a sign of Addison’s disease. As mentioned elsewhere, adrenal insufficiency leads to low blood pressure among other symptoms. But the body still needs glucose and oxygen to produce energy necessary for its many functions.
Low blood pressure means that there is less blood to transport oxygen and glucose. To compensate for this, the heart beats faster to make the available blood circulate faster throughout the body. Additionally, you may have breathing difficulties and extreme tiredness. In the case that you experience increased heartbeat besides the other symptoms, visit a medical facility for tests.
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