Addison's disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is Addisons disease?
A
- Body doesn’t produce enough of certain hormones
- Adrenal glands don’t produce enough cortisol and often too little aldosterone
2
Q
What are the symptoms of Addisons disease?
A
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Darkening of the skin
3
Q
What is the treatment of Addisons disease?
A
- Hormone replacement
- Oral corticosteroids
4
Q
What is the cause of Addisons disease?
A
- TB
- Genetic but inheritance pattern is unknown
