Addison Disease Center - Homestead, FL
Homestead 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 Homestead * Claudio DePrisco MD PA  Kenneth B Shephard MD PA  Cristian Breton MD PA  Cristian Breton MD PA  Hernan R Baquerizo MD PA  Michael Fili MD  Neil F Goodman MD PA  Luis A Guerrero MD  Robert E Aden MD  Martin S Cohen MD  Jeffrey A Loman MD & Barbara M Muina MD  Endocrinology Associates PA  Carlos M Barrera MD  Fuad S Ashkar MD  MCCI Bird Road  Richard L Lipman MD  Diane R Krieger MD  Julio C Pita Jr. MD  Carlos E Rivera MD  Edward L Reid MD Face  Juan M Garces MD PA  Jorge Jacobi MD  Marcos M Chertman MD  Moises Goldszmidt MD  University of Miami Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism  University of Miami Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism  University of Miami Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism  University of Miami Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism  University of Miami Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism  University of Miami Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism  University of Miami Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism  University of Miami Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism  University of Miami Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism  University of Miami Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism  University of Miami Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism  University of Miami Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism  Miami VA Medical Center  University of Miami VA Medical Center Geriatric & Internal Medicine  University of Miami Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism  University of Miami Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism  University of Miami Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism  University of Miami Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism  University of Miami VA Medical Center Geriatric & Internal Medicine  University of Miami Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism  University of Miami VA Medical Center Geriatric & Internal Medicine  University of Miami Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism  University of Miami Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism  Sonia M Victores MD  Rodolfo A Perez MD  Joseph Shuman MD PA FACE  Sofia Vasquez-Solomon M.D.  Agustin A Andrade MD PA  Misha Denham DO  Misha Denham DO  Emilio Castaneda MD  Fidel H Henriquez MD  Endocrine Center of Aventura  Carlos E Coelho MD  Aventura Endocrinolgy Associated  Aventura Endocrinolgy Associated  Lorena Lewy-Alterbaum MD  The Center For Diabetes & Endocrine Care  The Center For Diabetes & Endocrine Care  The Center For Diabetes & Endocrine Care  The Center For Diabetes & Endocrine Care  William A Abelove MD  Fernando N Diaz MD  Fernandez-Bravo & Associates PA  Jeffrey M Pollock MD  Carlos Vidalon MD PA  Mudit Jain MD  The Obesity, Diabetes & Metabolism Center of South Florida PA  West Broward Endocrinology  Holy Cross Medical Group  Holy Cross Medical Group  Holy Cross Medical Group  Holy Cross Medical Group  Holy Cross Medical Group  Sheldon Nassberg MD  Preste Medical  Judith Duga MD  R Mack Harrell MD FACP  Harvan Nahmias MD  Ashok K Kuruvilla MD PA  Coral Walk-In Medical Center  Frank Lavernia MD  Alberto Gonzalez-Alvarez M.D.  East Coast Medical Associates  Holistic Family Medicine LLC  East Coast Medical  East Coast Medical  South County Endocrinology PA  East Coast Medical  East Coast Medical  East Coast Medical  Maria E Gutierrez MD  Boynton Beach Endocrinology PA  Palm Beach Diabetes & Endocrine Specialists  Palm Beach Diabetes & Endocrine Specialists  Palm Beach Diabetes & Endocrine Specialists Homestead, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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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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