What Is Addisonian Crisis?
3. Addison’s Disease
Addison’s disease, which is also sometimes known as adrenal insufficiency, is a condition where the adrenal glands don’t produce enough aldosterone and cortisol. It is a condition that can affect people from all walks of life and of all ages. It is life-threatening in some cases.
Addison’s disease tends to develop very gradually, and the patient will barely notice symptoms to begin with. When symptoms of Addison’s disease do show, they tend to include fatigue, irritability, joint pain, low blood pressure, weight loss, and abdominal pain. The condition can usually be managed to help at least limit the impact on the patient’s quality of life.
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