Addison's Disease Flashcards by Emily Pastore | Brainscape

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What is Addison’s Disease

A

Undersecretion of the addrenal cortex

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Signs and symptoms of Addisons disease

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-hyperpigmented (darker skin)
-doesn’t respond to stress well

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Tx for Addison’s

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Steroids
-need to wear med alert bracelet

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