Addison’s Disease

A new disease profile is added to our database – Addison’s Disease, also known as a Primary Adrenocortical Deficiency. Addison’s disease results from progressive destruction of the adrenals. Adrenocortical insufficiency caused by gradual adrenal destruction is characterized by an insidious onset of fatigability, weakness, anorexia, nausea and vomiting, weight loss, cutaneous and mucosal pigmentation, hypotension, and occasionally hypoglycemia. Depending on the duration and degree of adrenal hypofunction, the manifestations vary from mild chronic fatigue to fulminating shock associated with acute destruction of the glands. To receive a full description of this rare disease absolutely free of charge, please click here and send us a request. The profile was written by our consultant in internal diseases – Dr. Nikolay Botushanov, MD.