Addison Disease

Addison's disease

Adrenalism

ACTH stimulation test

Adrenal crisis

Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1

Adrenal insufficiency

Oral pigmentation

Labradoodle

Hypoadrenocorticism in dogs

Thomas Addison

X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita

Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier

Sheehan's syndrome

A Friend of the Family (novel)

Lymphocytosis

Ill-Advised

Stress (biology)

Cortisone acetate

Nathan Gafuik

Endocrinology

Janette Sherman

Croonian Medal

Max Wolff (physician)

1960 Democratic National Convention

John F. Kennedy 1960 presidential campaign

2009 New Year Honours (New Zealand)

George W. Thorn

Deaths in August 2012

Linda Addison (poet)

Nimblefoot (horse)

Primary adrenal insufficiency8

• Addison's disease, also known as primary adrenal insufficiency, is a rare long-term endocrine disorder characterized by inadequate production of the steroid hormones cortisol and aldosterone by the two outer layers of the cells of the adrenal glands (adrenal cortex), causing adrenal insufficiency. (wikipedia.org)
• Risk of primary adrenal insufficiency in patients with celiac disease. (medscape.com)
• Addison's disease, also known as primary adrenal insufficiency, is a rare disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone. (thewomenshealthmagazine.com)
• Primary adrenal insufficiency is known as Addison's disease. (autoimmunesisters.com)
• The prevalence of primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease) has been reported to be 39 to 60 per million population [2]. (irispublishers.com)
• Addison disease) is the primary manifestation of primary adrenal insufficiency. (irispublishers.com)
• Addison's disease is defined as primary adrenal insufficiency and occurs when the adrenal glands are damaged and cannot produce enough of the hormone cortisol and often the hormone aldosterone. (westdenverendocrinology.com)
• Addison's disease is primary adrenal insufficiency and implies destruction of the part of the adrenal gland which makes cortisol. (healthtap.com)

Presenting with Addison's disease1

• Patients presenting with Addison's disease need not be pigmented. (medscape.com)

Symptoms25

• The symptoms of Addison's disease generally develop gradually. (wikipedia.org)
• The signs and symptoms of autoimmune Addison disease can begin at any time, although they most commonly begin between ages 30 and 50. (medlineplus.gov)
• Other signs and symptoms of autoimmune Addison disease include low levels of sugar (hypoglycemia) and sodium (hyponatremia) and high levels of potassium (hyperkalemia) in the blood. (medlineplus.gov)
• What are the symptoms of Addison disease? (merckmanuals.com)
• Symptoms of Addison's disease can vary from person to person, but typically include fatigue, weight loss, low blood pressure, and darkening of the skin. (thewomenshealthmagazine.com)
• This article will discuss the symptoms of Addison's disease in more detail. (thewomenshealthmagazine.com)
• Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of Addison's disease. (thewomenshealthmagazine.com)
• When the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol and aldosterone, the hallmark hormones of Addison's disease, it can lead to a range of symptoms and complications. (mearticles.com)
• The symptoms of Addison's disease can vary from person to person and often develop gradually over time. (mearticles.com)
• However, as the disease progresses, the symptoms become more pronounced and can significantly impact a person's quality of life. (mearticles.com)
• Weight loss and loss of appetite: Unintentional weight loss and reduced appetite are common symptoms of the disease. (mearticles.com)
• Gastrointestinal symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea are common digestive issues associated with the disease. (mearticles.com)
• Diagnosing Addison's disease can be complex due to the nonspecific nature of its symptoms. (mearticles.com)
• The symptoms of Addison's disease are sometimes vague, look, like many other diseases, and may include any of those listed below. (canine-megaesophagus.com)
• Degenerative disk disease can be an uncomfortable condition, however there are treatments available to assist in improving the symptoms and level of living. (chiropractoraddisontx.com)
• Addison's disease symptoms usually develop slowly, often over several months. (usa-good.com)
• Often, the disease progresses so slowly that symptoms are ignored until a stress, such as illness or injury, occurs and makes symptoms worse. (usa-good.com)
• Since the symptoms of Addison's Disease are often non-specific, such as vomiting and diarrhea, it is a somewhat complex disorder to recognize and diagnose. (dragonpetdoor.com)
• While these symptoms may suggest Addison's Disease, they are not a comprehensive diagnosis. (dragonpetdoor.com)
• Although Addison's disease generally cannot be prevented in dogs, it's important to recognize the common symptoms so that you can take your dog in for a check-up if they are demonstrating them. (dragonpetdoor.com)
• Emphasis must be made that the symptoms of Addison's disease will vary between dogs depending on several factors including the dog's age, condition and breed as well as the duration of the disease. (petsgroomingprices.com)
• Most of its symptoms are also present in other types of illnesses so it's important to seek veterinary opinion before jumping to the conclusion of Addison's disease. (petsgroomingprices.com)
• With such a wide range of symptoms, getting a definitive diagnosis of Addison's disease requires a thorough medical examination performed by a veterinarian. (petsgroomingprices.com)
• The treatment for Addison's disease depends on its type and the severity of its symptoms. (petsgroomingprices.com)
• Patients with Addison's disease have relatively high rates of depression and anxiety symptoms compared with population-based reference samples. (manchester.ac.uk)

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• Chapter 2, to profile the top players of Addison s Disease Therapeutics, with revenue, gross margin and global market share of Addison s Disease Therapeutics from 2019 to 2022. (reportsnreports.com)

Cortisol12

• Addison's disease arises from problems with the adrenal gland such that not enough of the steroid hormone cortisol and possibly aldosterone are produced. (wikipedia.org)
• Addison's disease is treated using cortisol and aldosterone replacements. (news-medical.net)
• The stimulation test, the only definitive diagnostic tool for Addison's disease, is used to determine whether the adrenal gland produces the corticosteroid hormone cortisol, which is important in regulating metabolism, stress, reproduction and immune system function. (purinaproclub.com)
• A dog that does not respond to the ACTH stimulation with an increase in cortisol hormone level is diagnosed with Addison's disease. (purinaproclub.com)
• If the cortisol levels do not achieve a certain threshold level, it usually confirms Addison's disease. (parkwayeast.com.sg)
• In people with Addison's disease, the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol, and in some cases, the adrenal glands also fail to produce enough aldosterone. (westdenverendocrinology.com)
• Cushing syndrome is a rare disease that results from having too much cortisol hormone in the body. (nih.gov)
• Clare Cooper died aged 24 in February 2013 from Addison's disease , a rare disorder of the adrenal glands affecting the production of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone. (globalgenes.org)
• Concluding the inquest, Dr Henderson changed the official cause of death to an Addisonian Crisis - a potentially fatal condition caused by an acute lack of cortisol - with undiagnosed Addison's disease as a secondary cause. (globalgenes.org)
• AAddison's disease is an adrenal gland disorder in which the body cannot produce enough cortisol and sometimes aldosterone, two of the most important hormones the body makes. (dragonpetdoor.com)
• It is a disease in which the suprarenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol and often the hormone aldosterone. (medscape.com)
• This disorder can be caused by Cushing disease, in which the pituitary gland makes too much adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which signals the suprarenal glands to produce cortisol. (medscape.com)

Centers for Diseas3

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also recommend professional counseling and other complementary therapies, as well as following a healthful, balanced diet. (medicalnewstoday.com)
• The opinions expressed by authors contributing to this journal do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or the authors' affiliated institutions. (cdc.gov)
• Cross-sectional and prospective cohort epidemiologic by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), studies provide estimates of the population impact of small which target the low-income, predominately ethnic minor- changes in body mass index, dietary intake, and energy ity women screened by the Breast and Cervical Cancer expenditure. (cdc.gov)

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• Retrieved on October 01, 2023 from https://www.news-medical.net/health/Addisons-Disease-in-Animals.aspx. (news-medical.net)
• 2023. Addison's Disease in Animals . (news-medical.net)

Case of Addison's disease2

• This normally occurs in individuals with an undiagnosed case of Addison's disease, or in a patient with Addison's disease who may be suffering from an infection or who has recently ceased taking medication without doctor approval. (westdenverendocrinology.com)
• Unassisted successful pregnancy in a case of addison's disease with recurrent pregnancy loss. (ohsu.edu)

Diagnosis of Addison's disease1

• As a result of the above findings, a diagnosis of Addison's disease was made. (irispublishers.com)

Treatment for Addison's disease1

• Conventional treatment for Addison's disease involves administration of supplemental hormones for the life of the pet. (thehonestkitchen.com)

ACTH9

• Oelkers W, Diederich S, Bahr V. Diagnosis and therapy surveillance in Addison's disease: rapid adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) test and measurement of plasma ACTH, renin activity, and aldosterone. (medscape.com)
• Identifying the type of Addison's disease through an ACTH stimulation test is important in order to provide proper treatment. (purinaproclub.com)
• The only definitive test for diagnosing Addison's disease is the ACTH stimulation test, which is typically accompanied by a blood profile. (canine-megaesophagus.com)
• One of the most important signs of Addison's disease is cutaneous and mucosal hyperpigmentation's related to ACTH melanogenesis action. (irispublishers.com)
• Adrenal insufficiency (Addison disease) can be classified as primary, which occurs when the adrenal gland itself is dysfunctional, or secondary, also called central adrenal insufficiency, which occurs when a lack of secretion of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) from the hypothalamus or of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from the pituitary leads to hypofunction of the adrenal cortex. (medscape.com)
• The specific test for the disease is an ACTH stimulation blood test. (higginsanimalclinic.com)
• The ACTH Stimulation Test is the gold standard for diagnosing Addison's disease in dogs. (dragonpetdoor.com)
• Addison's disease occurs when the adrenal glands don't produce sufficient levels of mineralocorticoids and/or the glucocorticoids, a condition also known as adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) deficiency. (petsgroomingprices.com)
• While ACTH deficiency is the primary cause of Addison's disease, it isn't the only cause. (petsgroomingprices.com)

Associated with autoimmune2

• Fc-gamma receptor polymorphisms are not associated with autoimmune Addison's disease. (medscape.com)
• The genes that have been associated with autoimmune Addison disease participate in the body's immune response. (medlineplus.gov)

Immune system11

• It is an autoimmune disease which affects some genetically predisposed people in whom the body's own immune system has started to target the adrenal gland. (wikipedia.org)
• A problem with your immune system usually causes Addison disease. (nih.gov)
• The onset of Addison's disease (as well as Cushing's, liver disease, kidney failure and other auto-immune system disorders) has been linked to the increasing long-term use of veterinary drugs that are commonly prescribed for various skin problems. (thehonestkitchen.com)
• Autoimmune Diseases The immune system is your body's defense system. (merckmanuals.com)
• Addison's Disease - Addison's disease is a rare autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the adrenal glands and severely damages the adrenal cortex. (autoimmunesisters.com)
• Addison's disease is primarily caused by an autoimmune response, where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks and damages the outer layer of the adrenal glands, known as the adrenal cortex. (mearticles.com)
• Addison's disease is one very specific cause of adrenal insufficiency , in which the immune system makes antibodies directed at adrenal proteins which end up destroying the adrenal glands. (healthtap.com)
• Addison's disease is an autoimmune disorder of the adrenal glands, which are responsible for producing hormones that regulate the body's metabolism, immune system, and blood pressure. (usa-good.com)
• Inflammation occurs when the immune system sends signaling molecules and white blood cells to a site of injury or disease to fight microbial invaders and facilitate tissue repair. (nih.gov)
• NLRP1 gene variations have been associated with an increased risk of another autoimmune disorder called Addison disease, which occurs when the immune system attacks and damages the small hormone-producing glands on top of each kidney (adrenal glands). (nih.gov)
• Addison disease results from damage to the suprarenal cortex, usually as a result of an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the gland. (medscape.com)

Another autoimmune disorder1

• Individuals with autoimmune Addison disease or their family members can have another autoimmune disorder, most commonly autoimmune thyroid disease or type 1 diabetes . (medlineplus.gov)

Known as Addison's disease1

• Hypoadrenocorticism, or adrenal insufficiency, is more commonly known as Addison's disease. (purinaproclub.com)

Hormones11

• Addison disease happens if the adrenal glands don't make enough of these hormones. (nih.gov)
• A shortage of adrenal hormones (adrenal insufficiency) disrupts several normal functions in the body, leading to hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, hypotension, muscle cramps, skin hyperpigmentation and other features of autoimmune Addison disease. (medlineplus.gov)
• Adrenal insufficiency, including Addison's disease, is a disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands don't make enough of certain hormones. (nih.gov)
• Addison's disease is an adrenal gland disorder in which there is inadequate production of the essential steroid hormones. (learninginfo.org)
• Addison's disease is when the body lacks hormones or when the glands don't make enough of these hormones. (reliablerxpharmacy.com)
• Treatment of Addison's disease involves daily steroids to substitute the lost hormones. (parkwayeast.com.sg)
• Addison's disease is a chronic endocrine system disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands fail to produce sufficient hormones required to sustain life. (canine-megaesophagus.com)
• Addison's disease is a rare endocrine disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough steroid hormones for proper bodily function. (westdenverendocrinology.com)
• The treatment of Addison's disease usually consists of replacing the hormones that are not being produced, such as hydrocortisone and fludrocortisones. (westdenverendocrinology.com)
• Addison's disease is an endocrine disorder where the adrenal glands, near the kidneys, fail to produce enough hormones. (higginsanimalclinic.com)
• In fact, hormone therapy to replace the deficient hormones is your dog's best shot at enjoying a good quality of life despite the disease. (petsgroomingprices.com)

Thomas Addison2

• The disease is named after Thomas Addison, a graduate of the University of Edinburgh Medical School, who first described the condition in 1855. (wikipedia.org)
• Named for the British physician Thomas Addison, who described the condition in humans in 1849, Addison's disease is a genetic condition that mimics other illnesses. (purinaproclub.com)

Celiac disease5

• Addison's disease is associated with the development of other autoimmune diseases, such as type I diabetes, thyroid disease (Hashimoto's thyroiditis), celiac disease, or vitiligo. (wikipedia.org)
• Addison's disease may be the only manifestation of undiagnosed celiac disease. (wikipedia.org)
• The latest research on genetics and celiac disease. (idnahealth.com.au)
• Important to read if any member of the family has celiac disease or any other autoimmune disease. (idnahealth.com.au)
• Pontillo A, Brandao L, Guimaraes R, Segat L, Araujo J, Crovella S. Two SNPs in NLRP3 gene are involved in the predisposition to type-1 diabetes and celiac disease in a pediatric population from northeast Brazil. (nih.gov)

Disorders3

• Autoimmune Thyroid Disorders in Autoimmune Addison Disease. (nih.gov)
• 6). if you suffer from an airway disease or have breathing disorders due to other reasons. (who.int)
• This battery of measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of certain liver, heart, and kidney diseases, acid-base imbalance in the respiratory and metabolic systems, other diseases involving lipid metabolism and various endocrine disorders as well as other metabolic or nutritional disorders. (cdc.gov)

Affects8

• Addison's disease affects about 9 to 14 per 100,000 people in the developed world. (wikipedia.org)
• Autoimmune Addison disease affects the function of the adrenal glands, which are small hormone-producing glands located on top of each kidney. (medlineplus.gov)
• Addison disease affects approximately 11 to 14 in 100,000 people of European descent. (medlineplus.gov)
• Addison's disease is a rare, chronic endocrine disorder that affects the adrenal glands. (thewomenshealthmagazine.com)
• Addison's disease, also known as adrenal insufficiency, is a rare and chronic condition that affects the adrenal glands. (mearticles.com)
• Addison's disease, also known as adrenal insufficiency or hypocortisolism, is most common among people between the ages of 30 and 50 and affects men and women equally. (westdenverendocrinology.com)
• Degenerative disk disease (DDD) is an illness that affects the disks within your spine. (chiropractoraddisontx.com)
• The disease affects humans as well as dogs and cats. (dragonpetdoor.com)

Aldosterone2

• Salt cravings: Due to the decreased production of aldosterone, individuals with Addison's disease may experience intense salt cravings. (mearticles.com)
• Addison's disease could be a rare endocrine disease during which there's destruction of the endocrine gland with resultant inadequate secretion of the adrenal cortical hormonescortisol, aldosterone and androgens. (irispublishers.com)

Endocrine disorder2

• Addison's disease is an endocrine disorder that results from the destruction of the adrenal cortex, a part of the adrenal gland. (usa-good.com)
• In September 1947, he was diagnosed with Addison's disease, a rare endocrine disorder, and was given just a year to live. (nostalgiapolls.com)

Enough adrenal1

• The endocrine gland is broken in gland disease, therefore it doesn't turn out enough adrenal cortical steroid or mineralocorticoid. (usa-good.com)

Kidney Diseases2

• The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and other components of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) conduct and support research into many diseases and conditions. (nih.gov)
• This content is provided as a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health. (nih.gov)

Hyperpigmentation2

• A characteristic feature of autoimmune Addison disease is abnormally dark areas of skin (hyperpigmentation), especially in regions that experience a lot of friction, such as the armpits, elbows, knuckles, and palm creases. (medlineplus.gov)
• People with Addison's disease may also experience hyperpigmentation, or darkening of the skin, on existing scars and the elbows, knees, knuckles,toes and lips. (westdenverendocrinology.com)

Cases of Addison's disease1

• Though the emergency veterinarian who treated Maggie had not seen many cases of Addison's disease, he recognized the possibility partly because Bearded Collies are among the affected breeds. (purinaproclub.com)

Cause of Addison's disease2

• The cause of Addison's disease in dogs is most often an autoimmune response that leads to damage of the adrenal glands. (dragonpetdoor.com)
• Another cause of Addison's disease in dogs, although less common, is cancer or infection that invades and damages the adrenal glands, again inhibiting essential hormone production and increasing the risk of death if not diagnosed and treated. (dragonpetdoor.com)

Affected by Addison's disease2

• It produces epinephrine, or adrenaline, and usually is not affected by Addison's disease. (purinaproclub.com)
• Many breeds and mixes are affected by Addison's disease, but there are several breeds that are highly represented. (canine-megaesophagus.com)

Patients with Addison's disease4

• Kyriazopoulou V. Glucocorticoid replacement therapy in patients with Addison's disease. (medscape.com)
• Premature mortality in patients with Addison's disease: a population-based study. (medscape.com)
• We measured emotional well-being in 16 patients with Addison's disease and a group of 16 hospital attendees with type 2 diabetes. (manchester.ac.uk)
• There were no differences in emotional well-being and quality of life (QOL) between patients with Addison's disease and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus as measured by GHQ-28 (Addison's: 22.4 ± 2.6, Diabetes: 19.6 ± 2.7), HADS Depression (Addison's: 5.4 ± 0.9, Diabetes: 4.5 ± 1.4), HADS Anxiety and WHOQOL-BREF. (manchester.ac.uk)

Liver disease4

• As a result, dogs with Addison's disease sometimes are mistaken for having conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, hepatic or liver disease, or acute kidney failure. (purinaproclub.com)
• if you have a liver disease . (who.int)
• Serum elevations of ALT activity are rarely observed except in parenchymal liver disease, since ALT is a more liver-specific enzyme than asparate aminotransferase (AST). (cdc.gov)
• It is currently the most sensitive enzymatic indicator of liver disease, with normal values rarely found in the presence of hepatic disease. (cdc.gov)

Autoimmune thyroid disease1

• The presence of Addison's in addition to autoimmune thyroid disease, type 1 diabetes, or both, is called autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 2. (wikipedia.org)

Tuberculosis5

• While it can follow tuberculosis, in many adult cases it is unclear what has triggered onset of the disease. (wikipedia.org)
• Addison's disease due to adrenal tuberculosis: contrast-enhanced CT features and clinical duration correlation. (medscape.com)
• In some cases, Addison's disease can also be caused by other factors such as infections, including tuberculosis, adrenal gland cancer, bleeding into the adrenal glands, and certain medications that suppress the adrenal function. (mearticles.com)
• If Addison's disease is confirmed, additional tests may be conducted to identify the underlying cause, such as autoimmune markers or imaging studies to detect tuberculosis or adrenal gland abnormalities. (mearticles.com)
• The use of fludrocortisone acetate in patients with active tuberculosis should be restricted to those cases of fulminating or disseminated tuberculosis in which the corticosteroid is used for the management of the disease in conjunction with an appropriate antituberculous regimen. (nih.gov)

Chronic3

• Aimee founded Autoimmune Sisters in October 2018 in the midst of healing from 20+ years with autoimmune diseases and chronic viruses. (autoimmunesisters.com)
• APECED, an autosomal recessive disease manifests itself as a widely variable combination of three groups of components: 1) autoimmune destruction of tissues, predominantly endocrine glands, 2) chronic superficial candidiasis, and 3) ectodermal dystrophy. (nih.gov)
• An increase in serum phosphatase activity is associated with primary hyperparathyroidism, secondary hyperparathyroidism owing to chronic renal disease, rickets, and osteitis deformans juvenilia due to vitamin D deficiency and malabsorption or renal tubular dystrophies. (cdc.gov)

People with Addison's5

• Most people with Addison's disease are taught to give themselves an emergency injection of hydrocortisone or increase their dose of oral prednisone in times of stress. (autoimmunesisters.com)
• People with Addison's disease may also have an underactive thyroid gland. (parkwayeast.com.sg)
• Low blood sugar: Fluctuations in blood sugar levels, leading to hypoglycemia, can occur in people with Addison's disease. (mearticles.com)
• Sexual dysfunction: Some people with Addison's disease may experience changes in libido and sexual function. (mearticles.com)
• Because of the possibility of severe complications associated with this condition, people with Addison's disease should always carry identification stating their condition in case of an emergency. (westdenverendocrinology.com)

Causes Addison's disease1

• What causes Addison's disease in animals? (news-medical.net)

Pituitary1

• Cushing's disease refers to pituitary tumors that cause Cushing's syndrome . (nih.gov)

Acute1

• People who have Addison's disease should be taught to recognize signs of potential stress that may cause an acute adrenal crisis. (autoimmunesisters.com)

Adrenal cortex1

• Most dogs are diagnosed with primary Addison's disease, which means there is a slow degradation of the adrenal cortex over time," says Anita Oberbauer, Ph.D., professor and chair-woman of the Department of Animal Science at the University of California-Davis. (purinaproclub.com)

Variants1

• This and other disease-associated HLA gene variants likely contribute to an inappropriate immune response that leads to autoimmune Addison disease, although the mechanism is unknown. (medlineplus.gov)

Type 1 diabet1

• Screening for Addison's disease in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and recurrent hypoglycaemia. (medscape.com)

Cardiovascular Disease2

• Skov J, Sundstrom A, Ludvigsson JF, Kampe O, Bensing S. Sex-Specific Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Autoimmune Addison Disease-A Population-Based Cohort Study. (medscape.com)
• smaller-scale cardiovascular disease prevention projects. (cdc.gov)

Adrenocortical insufficiency1

• Fludrocortisone acetate tablets, 0.1 mg are indicated as partial replacement therapy for primary and secondary adrenocortical insufficiency in Addison's disease and for the treatment of salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome. (nih.gov)

Steroid4

• Adrenal insufficiency can be caused by autoimmune disease or suddenly stopping steroid medicines used to treat other conditions, among other causes. (nih.gov)
• However, for most cases such as autoimmune-induced Addison's disease, life-long steroid replacement is required. (parkwayeast.com.sg)
• In a nutshell, Addison's disease is a failure of the body to make cortisone (steroid). (canine-megaesophagus.com)
• 2 Steroid medications, most often prednisone, may be prescribed to treat certain types of arthritis, severe allergic reactions, asthma, autoimmune (pronounced awh-toh-im-YOON ) diseases, and other conditions. (nih.gov)

Suspicion1

• The data resulted in a suspicion of YF vaccine-associated viscerotropic disease (YEL-AVD). (cdc.gov)

Https1

• 2014. https://www.unboundmedicine.com/washingtonmanual/view/Diagnosaurus/114320/all/Addison's_disease. (unboundmedicine.com)

Caused by an autoimmune1

• Rarely, Addison disease is not caused by an autoimmune reaction. (medlineplus.gov)

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• We describe 5 cases of yellow fever vaccine-associated viscerotropic disease (YEL-AVD) in 2 familial clusters during the 2017-2018 yellow fever (YF) vaccination campaign in São Paulo state, Brazil. (cdc.gov)

Metabolic diseases1

• BUN measurements are used in the diagnosis of certain renal and metabolic diseases. (cdc.gov)

Genetic1

• Both diseases share the same genetic risk factors (HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8 haplotypes). (wikipedia.org)

Infection1

• But the family did not know Clare's inability to shake a chest infection, or her subsequent unexplained weight loss were, in fact, signs of the potentially fatal Addison's disease. (globalgenes.org)

Synonyms1

• Some of these words can also be considered Addison's disease synonyms. (meaningin.com)