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Addison's Disease
Addison's disease is a rare endocrine or hormonal disorder that affects about 1 in 100,000 people. It occurs in all age groups and afflicts men and women equally. It occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol and, in some cases, aldosterone. For this reason, it is sometimes called chronic adrenal insufficiency or hypocortisolism. (Source: Australian Addison's Disease Association)
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Reviewed May 2011
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| Title: | Addison's disease |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Addison's disease is a rare endocrine disorder. It occurs when the adrenal glands cannot produce sufficient hormones (corticosteroids). It is thought to be caused by an autoimmune disorder. Addison's disease is managed with steroid (corticosteroid) replacement for life. |
| Date: | Jun 2011 |
| Title: | Addison's disease |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Addison's disease is a disease of the adrenal glands, and occurs when the adrenal cortex does not produce enough of glucocorticoid, mineralocorticoid and sex steroid hormones. The disease is characterised by weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue, low blood pressure and sometimes darkening of the skin. |
| Date: | Feb 2011 |
| Title: | Endocrine Diseases |
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| Publisher: | HealthInsite Topic Page |
| Description: | Links to information about endocrine diseases, including breast diseases, diabetes, thyroid diseases and Addison's Disease. |
| Date: | May 2009 |
| Title: | Hypoadrenalism (includes Addison's disease) |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of primary and secondary hypoadrenalism by professional health specialists. |
| Date: | Feb 2008 |
| Title: | Addison's disease: diagnosis - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | A diagnosis of Addison's disease is made by biochemical laboratory tests. The aim of these tests is first to determine whether there are insufficient levels of cortisol and then to establish the cause. |
| Date: | Jun 2007 |
| Title: | Addison's disease: what is it? - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Addison's disease is a rare endocrine, or hormonal disorder that affects about one in 100,000 people. It occurs in all age groups and afflicts men and women equally. |
| Date: | Jun 2007 |
| Title: | Addison's disease treatment - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Treatment of Addison's disease involves replacing, or substituting, the hormones that the adrenal glands are not making. |
| Date: | Jun 2007 |
| Title: | Addison's disease symptoms - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | The symptoms of adrenal insufficiency usually begin gradually. Chronic, worsening fatigue and muscle weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss are characteristic of the disease. |
| Date: | Jun 2007 |
| Title: | Addison's disease: what if i have an Addison's crisis? - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | I have been lucky enough to not experience an Addison's Disease Crisis but would like to know what happens and what I and those around me, should do if such a crisis occurs. |
| Date: | Jun 2007 |
| Title: | Addison's disease and children - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Can Addison's disease affect a child's growth and development? |
| Date: | Jun 2007 |
| Title: | Addison's disease and pregnancy - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Are there any special things I should be aware of concerning Addison's disease and pregnancy? |
| Date: | Jun 2007 |
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