Addison s Disease - Know More About It!

What is Addison’s Disease?
Addison’s disease is a disorder of the adrenal glands. It occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of their hormones.

Symptoms of Addison’s Disease-

• Weakness and fatigue
• Weight loss
• Loss of appetite
• Depression or anxiety
• Low blood pressure and low blood sugar
• Nausea
• Joint pains
• Darkening of the skin

Causes of Addison’s Disease-
Destruction or malfunction of the adrenal glands

Risk factors of Addison’s Disease-

• The family history of Addison’s disease
• Cancer
• Vitiligo
• Tuberculosis
• Diabetes
• Thyroid disease

Complications of Addison’s Disease-

• The weakness of the bones
• Excess hair growth
• High blood pressure
• Gastritis
• Stomach ulcer
• insomnia 

Diagnosis of Addison’s Disease-
Your doctor will ask medical history and your signs and symptoms of the disease. He may undergo some of the following tests:

• Blood test – for Measuring your blood levels of sodium, potassium, cortisol and ACTH
• ACTH stimulation test
• Insulin-induced hypoglycemia test
• Imaging tests

Treatment of Addison’s Disease-
Acupuncture Treatment of Addison’s Disease

Precautions &Prevention of Addison’s Disease-
Unfortunately, there is really nothing you can do to prevent this disease.