please can you let me know in easy english.i've been on the website for it and it's all gobbelgook to me thanx xxxx
2006-09-14 04:59:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
well explanation can be better found at
http://www.webmd.com/hw/hormonal_disorders/hw65867.asp
or
http://mayoclinic.com/health/addisons-disease/DS00361
if left untreated then it can be life threatning, but is easily treatable though. After reading these websites, if you ahve any more questions, feel free to email me
2006-09-14 05:03:23 · answer #1 · answered by HK3738 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
basically it means the person isnt producing enough cortisol, which is a hormone. cortisol controls a ton of stuff so there are a lot of symtpoms. it can be life threatening if its severe enough and not treated, but it is relatively easy to treat, the person just needs to take a corticosteroid which replaces the missing hormone, and the person lives a relatively normal life.
try webmd if you havent already, its a bit easier reading than other sites
http://www.webmd.com/hw/hormonal_disorders/hw65867.asp
you could always talk to your doc too if you have questions, though im guessing your asking about a family member or friend
2006-09-14 05:02:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know much about it myself but have a look at this website it is written out very clearly and offers a lot of information, www.netdoctor.co.uk and search what you are looking for.
2006-09-14 05:07:46 · answer #3 · answered by chriisie2110 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be but easily treatable.
2006-09-17 21:02:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋