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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
How many people have Addison's Disease?
Five to six people in a million have Addisons in the US, and my mom has it.
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.
Is there a test for addisons disease?
Stem test, it's actually your cortisol levels being checked at three different times during the infusion. 24 hr urin antibodies i have Addisons
What kind of disease is epilepsy?
A chronic nuerological disease.
What disease did JFK s?
addisons disease
Have people died from addisons disease?
yes
What is the medicine needed for Addisons disease?
Alfredo Campos
Which president of the united States had Addisons disease?
Kennedy
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!
How many people have Addison's Disease?
Five to six people in a million have Addisons in the US, and my mom has it.
Duration of fludrocortisone acetate in addison's disease?
Go to Yahoo groups, search for Addisons Dogs
