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Addison's disease.
President Kennedy had it.
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What is the action of cortisol?
Treats Addison's disease.
Cushing's disease is caused by hypersecretion of?
Cortisol
Disease characterised by fear of water?
Rabies
What is under secretion of cortisol called?
Addison's disease.
What is hepatiatis?
hepatitis is a disease characterised by inflammation of the liver
What is the molecular basis of Addison Disease?
Addison's disease is associated with the lack of cortisol production from the adrenal cortex. The function of cortisol is in the sympathetic nervous system for long-term stress management and also on a daily basis to help the body adjust to daytime activities by helping raise dopamine levels and the conversion of stored sugar, glycogen, into blood glucose.
What hormonal imbalances causes Addison's disease?
Addison disease is a hormonal system disease that is caused by a dysfunction of the adrenal cortex glands, and involves the lack, or low amounts of certain hormones: cortisol, androgen, and aldosterone. It is mostly due to a lack of adequate amounts of cortisol and is often associated with bronzing of the skin.
What are some symptoms of cushing disease and ways to treat it ?
Cushing disease (or Cushing's syndrome) is when the body has too much of the hormone cortisol. A symptom of Cushing's disease is rapid weight gain. Removing the hormone gland that produces the excess cortisol can cure this disease.
What is it called when your adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol?
Addison's disease
How can Addison's disease be diagnosed?
Once suspected, a number of blood tests can lead to the diagnosis of Addison's disease. It is not sufficient to demonstrate low blood cortisol levels, as normal levels of cortisol vary quite widely
What is a acute disease characterised by a proliferation of white blood cells?
Leukeumia
Which patient would most likely be diagnosed with cushings disease?
The symptoms of Cushings Disease are a result of an abnormally high amount of Cortisol.
