Addison Disease Center - Frisco, TX
Frisco 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 Frisco * William R Sheldon Jr. MD  Chakmakjian Breslau Vallera Heller & Welch MDs  Chakmakjian Breslau Vallera Heller & Welch MDs  Endocrine Associates of Dallas PA  Endocrine Associates of Dallas PA  Endocrine Associates of Dallas PA  Endocrine Associates of Dallas PA  Endocrine Associates of Dallas PA  Endocrine Associates of Dallas PA  Premier Diabetes & Endocrinology  Diabetes America  Dallas Diagnostic Association  Dallas Diagnostic Association  Medical Center  East Plano Family Clinic  Justin Aubach MD  Preston Forest Family Clinic  North Texas Diabetes & Endocrinology  Dallas Diabetes & Endocrinology Center  Dallas Diabetes & Endocrinology Center  Richard E Berger MD PA  Endocrine & Diabetes Associates of Texas  David M Feinstein MD  Dallas Diabetes & Endocrinology Center  Endocrine Associates of Dallas PA  North Texas Endocrine Center  North Texas Endocrine Center  Marina Johnson MD  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Internal Medicine  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Internal Medicine  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Internal Medicine  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Internal Medicine  UT Southwestern Medical Center Internal Medicine  Carlos Arauz-Pacheco MD PA  North Texas Health Care Associates Endocrinology  North Texas Health Care Associates Endocrinology  North Texas Health Care Associates Endocrinology  Chakmakjian Breslau Vallera Heller & Welch MDs  Chakmakjian Breslau Vallera Heller & Welch MDs  Endocrinology Center at BUMC  Mark Leshin MD  Samuel P Marynick MD  S S Habbu MD  Mesquite Community Hospital  Rick Johnson DO  William B Fears MD  Fred Ciarochi MD  Israel Hartman MD  Stephen Usala MD  Diabetes & Endocrine Associates of Texas  Diabetes & Endocrine Associates of Texas  Diabetes & Endocrine Associates of Texas  Diabetes & Endocrine Associates of Texas  Jaime H Castro MD  Franklin B Gluck MD  TexomaCare Denison  TexomaCare Denison  JPS Physicians Violla M Pitts Clinic  Baylor Physicians at SW Fort Worth Frisco, TexasUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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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