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Addison's disease (also known as chronic adrenal insufficiency, or hypocortisolism) is a rare endocrine disorder which results in the body not producing sufficient amounts of certain adrenal hormones. The condition was first described by British physician Thomas Addison in his 1855 publication: On the Constitutional and Local Effects of Disease of the Suprarenal Capsules. Those who have Addison's are often referred to in research and informational articles as "Addisonians."
Characteristics
Addison's disease refers specifically to primary adrenal insufficiency, in which the adrenal glands themselves malfunction; secondary adrenal insufficiency occurs when the anterior pituitary gland does not produce enough adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) to adequately stimulate the adrenal glands.
Cause
Addison's Disease is caused by the failure of the adrenal glands, seated above the kidneys, to produce enough of the hormone cortisol and, in some cases, the hormone aldosterone. More on [ Addison's disease ]
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Addison's disease: 'Clue to Fatigue Found in History', http://tinyurl.com/yzst5r6
CheckOrphan (Rare Diseases) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:06:31 -0000
Addison's disease: 'Clue to Fatigue Found in History', http://tinyurl.com/yzst5r6
sciencestage.com John F. Kennedy's Addison's probably caused by rare autoimmune disease http://bit.ly/5urCEb
sciencestage (ScienceStage) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:34:32 -0000
sciencestage.com John F. Kennedy's Addison's probably caused by rare autoimmune disease http://bit.ly/5urCEb
oh snap, if i had Addison's disease i might become black... going home tomorrow yay friends and family and Texas and christmas and new years
michaelbuhler (Michael Buhler) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:40:51 -0000
oh snap, if i had Addison's disease i might become black... going home tomorrow yay friends and family and Texas and christmas and new years
@johnny_raven Figured Addison's Disease is rare. @IndiGrrrlsRTW It's ok, glad you agree.
riotgrrrlonline (Riot Grrrl Online) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:02:02 -0000
@johnny_raven Figured Addison's Disease is rare. @IndiGrrrlsRTW It's ok, glad you agree.
Doing some set Bio homework on Addison's Disease. Makes homework that little bit more entertaining :P
tash_jade (Tash Jade) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:33:50 -0000
Doing some set Bio homework on Addison's Disease. Makes homework that little bit more entertaining :P
Our puppy has Addison's Disease http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/cliented/addisons.aspx
rduda (Robert A. Duda) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:45:07 -0000
Our puppy has Addison's Disease http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/cliented/addisons.aspx
Addison's Disease Network - Non-clinical advice via a discussion group for those who suffer from this rare disease. In English, French, Spanish, Dutch, and Italian.
Addison's Disease Self Help Group - UK support group and registered charity, for men, women and children diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency.
Meta Description: [ The Addison's Disease Self Help Group (ADSHG) is the UK support group for men, women and children diagnosed with Addison's Disease (or adrenal insufficency). ]
Addison's Disease Support and Information Forum - Community for those who have this disorder and to learn more about this disease.
Meta Description: [ This community has been developed to offer those who have and are affected by Addison's Disease with support and information about the disease including treatment - Addison's Disease Support & Information channel / Addison's Disease Support International / learn about Addison's Disease / communic... ]
Addisons Disease - Email list group open to anyone interested in making friends, sharing information and support with others affected by this disorder.
Meta Description: [ Addisons_Disease: Support Group ]
Family Practice Notebook: Addison's Disease - Describes this disorder, symptoms, signs, diagnosis and treatment.
Meta Description: [ Endocrinology: Adrenal Disease: Insufficiency Addisons ]
National Adrenal Diseases Foundation - Non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, information and education to individuals having Addison's disease as well as other diseases of the adrenal glands.
Meta Description: [ National Adrenal Diseases Foundation (NADF) provides Adrenal Disease Education & Support. We are a non-profit organization. ]
The Addison Files - Contains a slide presentation on Addison's and Schmidt Syndrome, including a forum, RSS feed, and a hospital database.
Meta Description: [ Addison's disease information, including a forum, day curve information, hospital information ]
Underactive Adrenal Glands / Addison's Disease - Explanation of this disease, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Meta Description: [ Addison's disease is the result of an underactive adrenal gland. ]
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