How do you cure addison diseases?

Answer 1

There really isn't any particular way to avoid Addison's disease - it is usually an autoimmune reaction that destroys part of the adrenal glands. Other causes include medication toxicity (usually for Cushing's disease) or congenital/genetic defect.

Answer 2

Unfortunately, you can't prevent this disease from occuring really. It is a relatively rare endocrine condition, and there are three main causes

1. Genetic problems, which stops your adrenal glands from forming properly (adrenal genesis - commonly DAX-1, ACTH gene problems causing congenital adrenal hypoplasia). Rare.

2. Impaired making of the hormone (cortisol) - it requires cholesterol to be made, and a whole lot of molecules in between. Notably Congenital adrenal hyperplasia can cause this (another genetic problem, presents quite young)

3. Destruction of the adrenal gland. This can be by your immune system (autoimmune), infections (TB), or amyloidosis. None of which you can do a whole to avoid sorry.

Actually, just read your subjects, this refers to addison's disease in humans - no idea if vets have a different idea about what causes it in pets. Can't imagine true addison's disease being caused by something else though.

Answer 3

Addison's disease is not a communicable disease. It is a disease of the adrenal gland in which the gland does not secrete the corticocorticoid and mineralocorticoid hormones as it should.

The pituitary gland stimulates the adrenal gland to secrete these steroids as needed. So the problem can be that the pituitary gland is not working correctly or that the adrenal gland is not responding to the stimulus.

In many cases Addison's disease is an autoimmume disorder.

I suggest that you "Google" Addison's disease for more information. I hope this answers your question.

Answer 4

There isn't a cure for Addison's disease, but it's manageable with the correct medication. If the diagnosis is made early enough; with proper medication and careful monitoring, the prognosis is excellent and there wouldn't be a decrease in the dog's life expectancy.

While a dog with Addison's disease will need medications and monitoring for the rest of it's life, most dogs with Addison's can lead a full and active life. There is no need to alter the dog's normal activities or diet.