Addison's disease
Evidence: Antibody
Names
Description
Addison's disease
Adrenal Insufficiency
Autoimmune adrenalitis
Addison’s disease is a hormonal disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of certain hormones.
Patient Groups
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Prevalence
US cases: 14,000 - 70,000 [Olafsson 2016, Hong 2017]
Typical Age of onset
40
Symptoms
Extreme fatigue and weakness
Weight loss
Decreased appetite
Darkening of the skin (hyperpigmentation)
Low blood pressure
Fainting
Salt craving
Decrease in heart rate
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Mouth sores
Muscle and joint pain
Irritability and depression
Body hair loss
Sexual dysfunction
Sources: Mayo Clinic, Healthline
References
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Updated Dec. 2022