Addison's Disease
Alternate Names : Adrenal Insufficiency, Adrenocortical Hypofunction, Chronic Adrenocortical Insufficiency
DefinitionAddison's disease is a hormone deficiency caused by damage to the outer layer of the adrenal gland (adrenal cortex).
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Tests & Exams
• 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids
• 17-Ketosteroids
• 24-Hour Urinary Aldosterone Excretion Rate
• Abdominal CT Scan
• Abdominal Film
• ACTH
• Aldosterone
• Blood Pressure
• CO2
• Cortisol - Urine
• Cortisol Level
• Potassium Test
• Pulse
• Renin
• Serum Sodium
Other Topics
• Adrenal Glands
• Appetite - Decreased
• Blood Pressure - Low
• Chronic
• Diarrhea
• Fatigue
• Immune Response
• Lighter Fluid
• Mouth Sores
• Mucosa
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Paleness
• Skin Color - Patchy
• Stress and Anxiety
• Weakness
• Weight Gain - Unintentional
• Weight Loss - Unintentional
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