what is Addisons disease??
2006-08-08 12:30:56 · 6 answers · asked by aj 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
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2006-08-08 12:36:48 · update #1
A rare endocrine disorder which results in the body not producing sufficient amounts of certain adrenal hormones. Addison's Disease is caused by the failure of the adrenal glands, seated above the kidneys, to produce enough of the hormone cortisol and, in some cases, the hormone aldosterone.
2006-08-08 12:37:08 · answer #1 · answered by The Chaotic Darkness 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Addison's disease is an endocrine or hormonal disorder that occurs in all age groups and afflicts men and women equally. The disease is characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue, low blood pressure, and sometimes darkening of the skin in both exposed and nonexposed parts of the body.
Addison's disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol and, in some cases, the hormone aldosterone. The disease is also called adrenal insufficiency, or hypocortisolism. http://endocrine.niddk.nih.gov/pubs/addison/addison.htm
2006-08-08 20:35:46 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs Magoo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
addisons disease is a rare endocrine disorder. It results in the body not producing sufficient amounts of certain adrenal hormones. you can find out more about it on the wikipedia.
2006-08-08 19:46:26 · answer #3 · answered by hannabanana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an endocrine disorder...
http://endocrine.niddk.nih.gov/pubs/addison/addison.htm
President Kennedy had it.
2006-08-08 19:35:38 · answer #4 · answered by helixburger 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why bring people in with one question to ask another?
Just ask your main question....
2006-08-08 19:34:17 · answer #5 · answered by hmmm... 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-08-08 19:34:24 · answer #6 · answered by Trish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋