Addison's disease

goodtoknow says: Addison's disease is rare and is often triggered by an auto-immune reaction. It happens when your adrenal glands don't make enough cortisol and other hormones. Your two adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys and are important as they help your immune system fight disease, control your blood pressure and regulate salt and water through the kidneys. You can get Addison's disease at any age. Symptoms develop over months and include loss of appetite, weakness, abdominal pain and vomiting. If picked up early enough and treated with replacement hormone medication you can lead a full life.

For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of Addison's disease from patient.co.uk, read on.

Addison's Disease

Addison's disease is a condition in which you do not make enough cortisol and other hormones in your adrenal glands. Various symptoms develop if the cortisol level becomes too low. A very low cortisol level can be life-threatening. Treatment is with replacement hormone tablets which you need to take every day.