Addison's disease is a condition characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, and low blood pressure. This eMedTV article further discusses what causes Addison's disease, symptoms of the illness, and treatments that are available.
As explained in this eMedTV article, autoimmune adrenal insufficiency, the most common form of Addison's disease, occurs when the immune system attacks the adrenal cortex. This page also covers the symptoms and treatments of the illness.
Causes of Addison's disease are linked to the destruction of the adrenal cortex. As described in this eMedTV article, one of the most common causes of Addison's disease and the destruction of the adrenal cortex is autoimmune disease.
Symptoms of Addison's disease usually start off minor, but they may gradually develop into a serious addisonian crisis. This eMedTV article describes the symptoms of Addison's disease, which may include weight loss, nausea, and low blood pressure.
A diagnosis of Addison's disease is typically made through laboratory tests. This eMedTV page describes the process of diagnosing Addison's disease, which often includes asking questions and performing a physical exam.
Addison's disease testing involves lab tests and abdominal x-rays. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at specific lab tests used as Addison's disease tests, such as the CRH stimulation test.
Addison's disease treatment is administered through oral medication. This portion of the eMedTV archives offers a detailed description of the drugs (such as hydrocortisone tablets or mineralocorticoids) that are used for Addison's disease treatment.
An addisonian crisis occurs when a stressful event causes existing symptoms of Addison's disease to become life-threatening. This eMedTV article explains how an addisonian crisis develops and identifies symptoms to look for and prevention strategies.
Living with Addison's disease can be tiring at times because the illness requires ongoing treatment. This eMedTV article offers advice on how to make living with Addison's disease easier, including tips on traveling and handling stressful events.
Because sufficient hormone production does not occur in people with Addison's disease, surgery often involves special treatment. This eMedTV Web page discusses Addison's disease and surgery, including information about hormone injections.
As explained in this eMedTV segment, most women dealing with the combination of Addison's disease and pregnancy have uncomplicated pregnancies. This article discusses medication regimens associated with Addison's disease and pregnancy.
This eMedTV segment discusses primary adrenal insufficiency, a condition in which the adrenal glands stop making hormones that are important for certain bodily functions. This article offers a detailed description of this condition.
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