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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Updated February 2009

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Title:   Endocrine Diseases
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:   Addison's disease
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:   Mar 2008
Title:   Addison's disease: diagnosis - myDr.com.au
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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