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Addison's Disease (Adrenal Insufficiency)
SYMPTOMS will include fatigue, low blood pressure when standing or when
changing positions, in which may lead to near-fainting or fainting, nausea,
loss of appetite and weight, diarrhea, vomiting, weakness, cold intolerance
and dark pigmentation of skin over knees, knuckles and elbows.
CAUSES are mostly unknown. I may be due to tumor, infection or other disease
of the adrenals. Involves adrenal gland hormones decreased production.
TREATMENT. Daily use of adrenal hormones is usually the treatment.