Addison Disease Center - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster 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 Lancaster * Robert G Shultz MD & Margarita Shultz MD  Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialists  Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialists  Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialists  Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialists  Lebanon Internal Medicine Assoc  Wellspan York Endocrinology  Wellspan York Endocrinology  Wellspan York Endocrinology  Wellspan York Endocrinology  Wellspan York Endocrinology  Wellspan York Endocrinology  MSHMC Endocrinology Dept  MSHMC Endocrinology Dept  MSHMC Endocrinology Dept  MSHMC Endocrinology Dept  Penn State Womens Health  David C Deibert MD  Suburban Endocrinology Associates  Cumberland Valley Endocrinology Center  Cumberland Valley Endocrinology Center  Francis X Perna MD  Excellence Diabetes & Endocrinology Center  University Physician Group Erford Road  University Physician Group Erford Road  Endocrine Associates  Endocrine Associates  Pinnacle Health Endocrinology Associates  Pinnacle Health Endocrinology Associates  Pinnacle Health Endocrinology Associates  PMA Medical Specialists LLC  Curtis N Scovill MD  Drs Constantine & Wolfe  Kessler Greco & Associates PC  LVPG Diabetes & Endocrinology  LVPG Diabetes & Endocrinology  LVPG Diabetes & Endocrinology  LVPG Diabetes & Endocrinology  Endocrinology Associates  Endocrinology Associates  Endocrinology Associates  Endocrinology Associates  Endocrinology Associates  Crozer Chester Medical Center  Endocrinology Associates  Geisinger Medical Center Endocrinology  Geisinger Medical Center Endocrinology  Geisinger Medical Center Endocrinology  LVPG Diabetes & Endocrinology  LVPG Diabetes & Endocrinology  Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists  Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists  Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists  Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists  The Endocrine Office  Endocrine Associates PC  Endocrine Associates PC  Endocrine Associates PC  Endocrine Associates PC  Buxmont Endocrinology  Buxmont Endocrinology  Berwick Medical Professionals  Deebeann M Tavani DO  Edward Ruby MD  Bonnie S Shanis MD  LVPG Diabetes & Endocrinology  Bernard Eskin MD  Karen E Agersborg DO  Claresa S Levetan MD  Endocrine Metabolic Associates  Endocrine Metabolic Associates  Leyla Daneshdoost MD  Leyla Daneshdoost MD  David M Finkel MD  Nayyar Iqbal MD  Stanley S Schwartz MD  Mohammad I Arastu MD  University of Pennsylvania Dept of Endocrinology  University of Penn Diabetes Center  University of Pennsylvania Dept of Endocrinology  St Luke's Pediatric Specialists  Family Fertility Center  Mona M Shangold MD  Drexel Endocrinology  Cardiovascular Medical Associates PC  Judith Ross & Martha Zeger MDs  Judith Ross & Martha Zeger MDs  Temple University Hospital  Jefferson University Hospital Endocrinology  Penn Endocrine Associates at Pennsylvania Hospital  Temple University Hospital  Temple University Hospital  Jefferson University Hospital Endocrinology  Jefferson University Hospital Endocrinology  Lorraine C King MD & Marianne Ruby MD  Jefferson University Hospital Endocrinology  Penn Endocrine Associates at Pennsylvania Hospital  Lorraine C King MD & Marianne Ruby MD  Temple University Hospital  Guy L Schless MD FACP Lancaster, PennsylvaniaUpcoming 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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