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Addison's Disease is chronic failure of the adrenal glands which are located next to the kidneys. It can be treated with long term use of steroids, and with carefull and constant monitoring, the patient can live a fairly normal life span. Do a Google search for more info about this disease. There are a number of web sites that offer information about this. Jim B Toronto.
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Have people died from addisons disease?
Yes, if Addison's disease is not properly managed and treated, it can lead to life-threatening complications such as an adrenal crisis which can be fatal. However, with proper medication and management, individuals with Addison's disease can live a normal and healthy life.
How many people have Addison's Disease?
Addison's disease is estimated to affect 1 in 100,000 individuals globally. It is a rare condition caused by the dysfunction of the adrenal glands, leading to insufficient production of hormones like cortisol and aldosterone. Early diagnosis and proper management with hormone replacement therapy are crucial for individuals with Addison's disease.
Why is ACTH elevated in Addisons disease?
The steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex exhibit feedback inhibition on ACTH production, therefore a low concentration of corticosteroids (as seen in Addisons disease) will not exhibit this feedback inhibition. Without this inhibition, ACTH levels are not regulated and therefore rise.
What Hypofunctioning of the adrenal cortex leads to what condition?
Low adrenal functioning of the cortex leads to the cortex not making enough steroid hormones. It has two names: Primary AI or Addison (or Addison's) disease. In this rare condition, the adrenal glands do not work properly and cannot make enough cortisol (a "stress" hormone).
Is there a test for addisons disease?
Yes, there are several tests used to diagnose Addison's disease, including blood tests to measure cortisol and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) levels, and stimulation tests that evaluate the adrenal glands' ability to produce cortisol. Imaging tests may also be used to visualize the adrenal glands. Consulting with a healthcare provider is essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
What disease did JFK s?
addisons disease
Which president of the united States had Addisons disease?
Kennedy
What is the medicine needed for Addisons disease?
Alfredo Campos
Can you catch addison's disease from dogs?
Addisons disease is endocrine or hormonal. It cannot be caught from dogs
How many people suffer from addisons disease in the world?
1,566 people suffer from addisons disease. This information can be really useful if you want to find out about life expectanies of different people x
Can you have both cushings disease and addisons disease?
no, because Cushings disease is when your adrenal glands secrete to much cortosol. Addison's disease is when your adrenal glands sucrete to little cortisol.
What is the main problem if the pitutary gland is not working?
Possibly Addisons disease
Does Paula Abdul have addisons disease?
yes...and many MANY STDs
Where can you find information on Addison's Disease in dogs?
I searched it for you it is at google under addisons disease for dogs oh and it is worse on the animal if it is under stress!
Duration of fludrocortisone acetate in addison's disease?
Go to Yahoo groups, search for Addisons Dogs
Is there a treatment to Addison's Disease?
Yes, please go to the addisons dogs group on Yahoo for more info.
Who primarily gets Addison's disease?
It happens, and can be the result of cushings disease which is the opposite of addisons, but this type is caused by the drugs treating the cushings. this link will help you http://www.caninecushings.net/forums
