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=Addison's Disease =

Addison's disease is a disorder that occurs when your body produces insufficient amounts of certain hormones produced by your adrenal glands. In Addison's disease, your adrenal glands produce too little cortisol and often insufficient levels of aldosterone as well. Age groups and affects both sexes. Addison's disease can be life-threatening. Addison's disease symptoms usually develop slowly, often over several months, and may include: Addison's disease results when your adrenal glands are damaged, producing insufficient amounts of the hormone cortisol and often aldosterone as well.
 * Muscle weakness and fatigue
 * Weight loss and decreased appetite
 * Darkening of your skin (hyperpigmentation)
 * Low blood pressure, even fainting
 * Salt craving
 * Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
 * Nausea, diarrhea or vomiting
 * Muscle or joint pains
 * Irritability
 * Depression

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