skin changes in Addison's disease, with areas of hyperpigmentation, or
dark tanning, covering exposed and nonexposed parts of the body; this
darkening of the skin is most visible on scars; skin folds; pressure points
such as the elbows, knees, knuckles, and toes; lips; and mucous membranes
Addison's disease can cause irritability and depression. Because of salt
loss, a craving for salty foods also is common. Hypoglycemia, or low blood
glucose, is more severe in children than in adults. In women, menstrual periods
may become irregular or stop.
Because the symptoms progress slowly, they are usually ignored until a
stressful event like an illness or an accident causes them to become worse. This
is called an addisonian crisis, or acute adrenal insufficiency. In most cases,
symptoms are severe enough that patients seek medical treatment before a crisis
occurs. However, in about 25 percent of patients, symptoms first appear during
an addisonian crisis.
Symptoms of an addisonian crisis include:
sudden penetrating pain in the lower back, abdomen, or legs
Addison's Disease - Symptoms At Onset Of DiseaseQuestion: The symptoms of addison's disease can vary greatly from patient to patient. What were your symptoms at the onset of your disease?
Low blood pressure, also referred to as hypotension, is blood pressure that is so low that it causes symptoms or signs due to the low flow of blood through the arteries and veins. Some of the symptoms of low blood pressure include light-headedness, dizziness, or even fainting if not enough blood is getting to the brain. Diseases and medications can also cause low blood pressure. When the flow of blood is too low to deliver enough oxygen and nutrients to vital organs such as the brain, heart, and kidneys; the organs do not function normally and may be permanently damaged.
Dizziness is a symptom that is often applies to a variety of sensations including lightheadedness and vertigo. Causes of dizziness include low blood pressure, heart problems, anemia, dehydration, and more. Treatment of dizziness depends on the cause.
Hyperkalemia is an abnormally high level of potassium in the blood. Symptoms of hyperkalemia include nausea, fatigue, tingling sensations, or muscle weakness. Hyperkalemia may also cause no symptoms. Slow heartbeat and weak pulse are more serious symptoms. Causes of hyperkalemia include kidney dysfunction, medications, adrenal gland diseases, and potassium shifts. Treatment of hyperkalemia is dependant upon the cause.
Orthostatic hypotension symptoms include lightheadedness, weakness, blurred vision, and syncope or passing out. Causes of orthostatic hypotension include dehydration, anemia, medication, blood loss, low blood pressure, heat related illnesses and more. Treatment of orthostatic hypotension depends on the underlying cause.
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid. Some of the symptoms of Graves' disease include hand tremors, rapid heartbeat, trouble sleeping, enlarged thyroid, thinning of the skin or fine brittle hair. Causes of Graves' disease are thought to be multifactorial such as genes, gender, stress, and infection. Treatment for Graves' disease is generally medication.
Premature ovarian failure (POS) is the cessation of normal functioning of the ovaries in women under the age of 40. Premature ovarian failure may be caused by follicle depletion or dysfunction. The most common symptom of premature ovarian failure are irregular periods. There is no "treatment" that will restore the ovarian function, but there are treatments that my relieve symptoms.
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