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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...more
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...more
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While cold and cough are common, diseases like Addison s disease are rare. It is also known as chronic adrenal insufficiency or hypocortisolism as it is a result of insufficient production of hormones like cortisol and aldosterone by the adrenal glands. This disease can affect men and women of any age.
There are two types of Addison s disease. These are:
Primary adrenal insufficiency: In this case, the adrenal glands themselves have a problem.
Secondary adrenal insufficienc...more
There are two types of Addison s disease. These are:
Primary adrenal insufficiency: In this case, the adrenal glands themselves have a problem.
Secondary adrenal insufficienc...more
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Normally, the body s immune system recognizes any foreign body as an antigenand produces what are known as antibodies. However, in autoimmune disorders, the body produces antibodies against the body s own tissue. This is an abnormality and depending on what factor is triggering the production of antibodies, there are various types of autoimmune disorders (AID). When we look at the musculoskeletal system, there are quite a few, the top 4 being:
Scleroderma
Systemic lupus erythematosu...more
Scleroderma
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While cold and cough are common, diseases like Addison s disease are rare. It is also known as chronic adrenal insufficiency or hypocortisolism as it is a result of insufficient production of hormones like cortisol and aldosterone by the adrenal glands. This disease can affect men and women of any age.
There are two types of Addison s disease. These are:
Primary adrenal insufficiency: In this case, the adrenal glands themselves have a problem.
Secondary adrenal insufficienc...more
There are two types of Addison s disease. These are:
Primary adrenal insufficiency: In this case, the adrenal glands themselves have a problem.
Secondary adrenal insufficienc...more
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While cold and cough are common, diseases like Addison s disease are rare. It is also known as chronic adrenal insufficiency or hypocortisolism as it is a result of insufficient production of hormones like cortisol and aldosterone by the adrenal glands. This disease can affect men and women of any age.
There are two types of Addison s disease. These are:
Primary adrenal insufficiency: In this case, the adrenal glands themselves have a problem.
Secondary adrenal insufficienc...more
There are two types of Addison s disease. These are:
Primary adrenal insufficiency: In this case, the adrenal glands themselves have a problem.
Secondary adrenal insufficienc...more
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Addison s disease is known as adrenal insufficiency or hypocortisolism. It is a hormonal disorder which occurs when adrenal glands which are located just above the kidneys do not produce enough of the hormone. The hormones produced by adrenal glands include cortisol and aldosterone, which are essential for a healthy life.
The disease is characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue, low blood pressure, and darkening of the skin also sometimes. Most cases of Addison's disease ar...more
The disease is characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue, low blood pressure, and darkening of the skin also sometimes. Most cases of Addison's disease ar...more
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Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI), also called pancreatic deficiency, is a disorder where the pancreas is unable to produce the sufficient amount of enzymes that are required to digest food. The pancreatic enzymes help to break down and absorb nutrients from the food in the small intestine. So, this disease causes nutritional deficiencies.
Causes of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
This condition is generally caused as a complication of other diseases because EPI develop...more
Causes of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
This condition is generally caused as a complication of other diseases because EPI develop...more
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The abnormal growth of the endometrium tissue outside the uterus is known as endometriosis. Ideally, the abnormal tissue is supposed to break down and exit the body. However, in this condition, the tissue is unable to pass out of the body. As a result, the surrounding tissue tends to get irritated and leads to the formation of scar tissues.
The various causes of endometriosis include:
Immune system disorder: Complications in the immune system might render it incapable of destro...more
The various causes of endometriosis include:
Immune system disorder: Complications in the immune system might render it incapable of destro...more
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