Addison Disease Center - Florissant, MO
Florissant Endocrinologist Doctors for Addison DiseaseType of Physician: Endocrinologist What is a Endocrinologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners treat disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. Endocrinology also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, pituitary diseases, and menstrual and sexual problems. Specialty: Endocrinology Common Name: Endocrinologist Doctors in Florissant * Somkietr Rojanasathit & Stuart R Adler MDs  Overland Medical Center  SLU Care  Clayton Medical Associates PC  Knight Internists  Washington University Endocrinology  University Internal Medicine & Diabetes Associates Inc  Washington University Endocrinology  Washington University Endocrinology  Washington University Diabetes Center  Karen Chen-Chang MD  Washington University Bone & Mineral Diseases  Washington University Endocrinology  Washington University Endocrinology  University Internal Medicine & Diabetes Associates Inc  Washington University Endocrinology  Washington University Endocrinology  Washington University Endocrinology  Washington University Endocrinology  Washington University Endocrinology  Washington University Endocrinology  Washington University Endocrinology  University Internal Medicine & Diabetes Associates Inc  St Charles Clinic Medical Group  Washington University Endocrinology  Washington University Bone & Mineral Diseases  Washington University Bone & Mineral Diseases  Washington University Bone & Mineral Diseases  Washington University Geriatrics & Nutrition  University Washington Medical School Endocrinology  Washington University Geriatrics & Nutrition  University Medical Consultants  Stephen J Giddings MD  Missouri Endocrine & Diabetes  SLU Care  SLU Care  Mercy Endocrinology & Diabetes Management  St John's Mercy Medical Center Endocrinology  Mercy Endocrinology & Diabetes Management  St John's Mercy Medical Center Endocrinology  Stephen R Crespin MD  St Louis Medical Clinic  St Louis Medical Clinic  St Louis Medical Clinic  James R Etzkorn MD  Anoj Goel MD  Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialists Inc  Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialists Inc  Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialists Inc  The Osteoporosis Center of St Luke's Hospital  Edwin J Cunningham MD  Endocrine Consultants LLC  Endocrinology Consultants  South County Endocrinology & Diabetes Center  SSM Internal Medicine - Fenton  Nirandon Wongsurawat MD  Jefferson Multi-Specialty Group Florissant, MissouriUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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Addison's DiseaseRead the Addison's Disease article » What is Addison's disease?Addison's disease is an endocrine or hormonal disorder 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 nonexposed parts of the body.
How does Addison's disease occur?Addison's disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol and, in some cases, the hormone aldosterone. The disease is also called adrenal insufficiency, or hypocortisolism.
What is cortisol?Cortisol is normally produced by the adrenal glands, located just above the kidneys. It belongs to a class of hormones called glucocorticoids, which affect almost every organ and tissue in the body. Scientists think that cortisol has possibly hundreds of effects in the body. Cortisol's most important job is to help the body respond to stress. Among its other vital tasks, cortisol:
How is cortisol regulated?Because cortisol is so vital to health, the amount of cortisol produced by the adrenals is precisely balanced. Like many other hormones, cortisol is regulated by the brain's hypothalamus and the pituitary gland, a bean-sized organ at the base of the brain. First, the hypothalamus sends "releasing hormones" to the pituitary gland. The pituitary responds by secreting hormones that regulate growth and thyroid and adrenal function, and sex hormones such as estrogen and testosterone. One of the... Recommended Reading Related to Addison's DiseaseHyperkalemia (High Blood Potassium) » What is hyperkalemia?Hyperkalemia is common; it is diagnosed in up to 8% of hospitalized patients in the U.S. Fortunately, most patients have mild hyperkalemia (which is usually well tolerated). However, any condition causing even mild hyperkalemia should be treated to prevent progression into more severe hyperkalemia. Extremely high levels of potassium in the blood (severe hyperkalemia) can lead to cardiac arrest and death. When not recognized and treated properly, severe hyperkalemia results in a mortality rate of about 67%. Technically, hyperkalemia means an abnormally elevated level of potassium in the blood. The normal potassium level in the blood is 3.5-5.0 milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L). Potassium levels between 5.1 mEq/L to 6.0 mEq/L reflect mild hyperkalemia. Potassium levels of 6.1 mEq/L to 7.0 mEq/L are moderate hyperkalemia, and levels above 7 mEq/L are severe hyperkalemia.
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