What is addison desease?

Answer 1

Addison's disease is an endocrine or hormonal that occurs in all age groups and afflicts men and women equally. The disease is characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue, low blood pressure, and sometimes darkening of the skin in both exposed and unexposed parts of the body.

Answer 2

Addision's disease is increased pigmentation in skin and mucous membrane varying from light to dark brown in colour.The pigmentation is due to increased pituitary MSH and ACTH secretions.At first there is tanning noticed following sun exposure.Afterwards,there is increased pigmentation at pressure points(elbow),in the areas normally pigmented(areola,old and new scars etc) and also in mucous membranes.Rarely,there may be areas of vitiligo.

Answer 3

Addison's disease is a very rare but chronic disorder. The adrenal glands do not produce the correct hormones and without treatment it can cause a person to go into a coma and even kill them.