Addison Disease Center - West Haven, CT
West Haven 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 West Haven * Qaiyam Mujtaba MD  Ilja Hulinsky MD  Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism  Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism  Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism  Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism  Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism  Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism  Denise M McGowan MD  Robert Udelsman MD  Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism  Connecticut Medical Group  Endocrine Associates of Connecticut LLC  Endocrine Associates of Connecticut LLC  Endocrine Associates of Connecticut LLC  Endocrine Associates of Connecticut LLC  Endocrine Associates of Connecticut LLC  Endocrine Associates of Connecticut LLC  Hospital of St Raphael  Olga V Sakharova MD  TakeHeart Cardiovascular Health Center  Fair Haven Community Health Center  Medical Group of Milford  Robert Lang MD PC  Robert Lang MD PC  Beyond Care LLC  Beyond Care LLC  CT Medical Associates  Cheshire Endocrinology  Wolf J Erlich MD  Endocrinology Associates of Southern Connecticut LLC  Primed  Primed  Fairfield County Medical Group PC  Maria Guoth MD & Jonathan J Fillmore MD  Maria Guoth MD & Jonathan J Fillmore MD  Phoenix Internal Medicine Associates LLC  Internal Medicine Specialists  Beatriz Olson MD FACP  John H Machledt MD  Robert L Ruxin MD  Endocrinology & Primary Care  Endocrinology & Primary Care  Center for Diabetes  NBGH Internal Medicine  Bone Health & Osteoporosis Center  New Britain General Hospital Emergency Room  Yong S Chyun MD  Kort C Knudson MD  Thomas G Jones MD  Andrew Arnold MD  UCHC Center for Osteoporosis  UCHC Endocrinology Dept  Carl Malchoff MD  UCHC Endocrinology Dept  UCHC Center for Osteoporosis  UCHC Center for Osteoporosis  Pamela Taxel MD  Norwalk Medical Group PC  Endocrine & Diabetes Center of Western CT  Endocrine & Diabetes Center of Western CT  Endocrine & Diabetes Center of Western CT  CT Multispecialty Group Endocrinology  Renato N Mascardo MD PC  Dartmouth Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism  M Nathan Lassman MD  Soundview Medical Associates  Soundview Medical Associates  Soundview Medical Associates  Soundview Medical Associates  Hungerford Diabetes Center  CT Multispecialty Group Endocrinology  Greater Hartford Endocrinology Inc  Patrick H McDermott MD  Joel M Miller MD  Whole Health Associates LLC  Ernesto Canalis MD  Diabetes Care Center  M Nathan Lassman MD  The Joslin Diabetes & Endocrinology Center  The Joslin Diabetes & Endocrinology Center  The Joslin Diabetes & Endocrinology Center  The Joslin Diabetes & Endocrinology Center  The Joslin Diabetes & Endocrinology Center  Access Healthcare PC  Medical Associates of Stamford PC  Mary E Arden-Cordone MD  Mary E Arden-Cordone MD  Stamford Hospital Diabetes & Endocrine Center  Stamford Hospital Dept of Medicine  Lester S Kritzer MD  Alfred J Padilla MD & Judith Goldberg-Berman MD PhD  Alfred J Padilla MD & Judith Goldberg-Berman MD PhD  Alfred J Padilla MD & Judith Goldberg-Berman MD PhD  ECHN Health Services  Thompson Cooper Goldberg & Donka MDs  Enfield Endocrinology  Vibha G Gautam MD  Southeastern CT Medical Associates  William Backus Hospital West Haven, ConnecticutUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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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