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	addisons disease
		The disease is a situation where the adrenal glands--two small organs that sit high in the cranial abdomen in front of the kidney are malfunctioning.
		Addison's disease, more correctly termed hypoadrenocorticism, is a dysfunction and inadequate secretion activity of the adrenal cortex--and can be life threatening.
		Fri, 31 Oct 1997 20:59:17 -0700 Addison's disease is a deficiency of the adrenal glands.
	www.berner.org /pages/endocrin/addisons_disease.php (1939 words)

	Addison's disease [Section Title] - Health encyclopaedia - NHS Direct
		Addison's disease is a rare disorder of the adrenal glands that affects around 1 in 40,000 people in the UK.
		The diagnosis of Addison's disease is made by looking at your symptoms, and by measuring the levels of cortisol and aldosterone in your blood.
		People who have Addison's disease, and have not begun treatment, may be unable to cope with the stress of a surgical operation or severe injury.
	www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk /articles/article.aspx?ArticleId=7&PrintPage=1 (1276 words)

	Addison's Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) in Dogs
		Addison's disease is not as common as Cushing's disease, but it still occurs with regular frequency in the dog population.
		Addison's is primarily a disease of young to middle-aged female dogs, however, a dog of any age and either sex can develop the disease.
		The other presentation for this disease is an episode called an 'Addisonian crisis.' In this scenario, the animal collapses in a state of shock due to an imbalance of electrolytes and metabolism during a period of stress.
	www.peteducation.com /article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1597&articleid=520 (916 words)

	Addisons Disease: Free Encyclopedia Articles at Questia.com Online Library
		Secondary Addison's disease is most commonly caused by acute withdrawal of steroids.
		Addisons one grudging exception to feminine...women infected with the "French disease," a foreign disease caused by promiscuous ideological...
		He was the first to recognize (1855) the disease of the adrenal glands that later became known as Addisons disease, and he is equally famous for his description of pernicious anemia.
	www.questia.com /library/encyclopedia/addisons-disease.jsp?l=A&p=1 (1496 words)

	Addisons Disease \| wwwaddisons
		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.
		Addison's disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol and, in some cases, the hormone aldosterone.
		About 70 percent of reported cases of Addison's disease are caused by autoimmune disorders, in which the immune system makes antibodies that attack the body's own tissues or organs and slowly destroy them.
	www.highbloodpressurecontrol.com /addisons-disease.html (460 words)

	Pituitary Network Association - Disorders - Adrenal Insufficiency
		The disease is characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue, low blood pressure, and sometimes darkening of the skin in both exposed and non-exposed parts of the body.
		Addisons disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol and in some cases, the hormone aldosterone.
		Most cases of Addisons disease are caused by the gradual destruction of the adrenal cortex, the outer layer of the adrenal glands, by the body's own immune system.
	www.pituitary.org /disorders/addisons_disease.aspx (2494 words)

	Addison's Disease: Pet Health Topics from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
		Addison’s disease (hypoadrenocorticism) is caused by a lower than normal production of hormones, such as cortisol, by the adrenal glands.
		Addison’s disease occurs less commonly than the opposite condition, Cushing’s disease (overproduction of cortisol) in dogs, and is rare in cats.
		The signs of Addison’s disease may be severe and appear suddenly, or may occur intermittently and vary in severity.
	www.vetmed.wsu.edu /ClientED/addisons.asp (655 words)

	Winter/Spring > CritiCare Observations: Addison's Disease
		Most cases of Addison’s disease are diagnosed in middle-aged dogs (the median age of diagnosis is 4-5 years), although it has been reported in animals as young as 2 months and as old as 14 years.
		Addison’s disease occurs when the adrenal cortices are destroyed and the body loses its ability to produce these hormones; the medical term for it is hypoadrenocorticism.
		Addison’s disease may also occur when a dog that has being treated for a long period of time with steroids is abruptly withdrawn from the medication or when a drug called Lysodren is given, however, this form of the disease is usually reversible (fewer than 2% of these cases are permanent).
	www.southpaws.com /news/99-1-addisons-disease.htm (1209 words)

	Addison's disease - Better Health Channel.
		Addison's disease (chronic adrenal insufficiency) is a rare and progressive disorder that affects between one and six in every 100,000 people.
		Addison's disease can occur gradually, and is defined when approximately 90 per cent of the adrenal gland(s) is damaged.
		Addison's disease is a progressive disorder, characterised by the inability of the adrenal glands to produce sufficient hormones.
	www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au /bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/(Pages)/Addison's_disease?OpenDocument (1358 words)

	Addison's Disease
		Addison's disease is a rare hormonal disorder involving disrupted functioning of the part of the adrenal gland called the cortex.
		Less common causes of Addison's disease may be due to fungal infections; cancer cells spreading from other parts of the body to the adrenal glands; surgical removal of the adrenal glands and amyloidosis.
		Addison's Disease is characterized by unusual areas of darkened skin and freckling; fatigue and loss of energy; decreased appetite; nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; abdominal pain; weight loss; muscle weakness; dizziness when standing and dehydration.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /healthinfo/a/addisons.htm (823 words)

	Addisons disease. DermNet NZ
		Addison's disease is a hormonal disorder resulting from a severe or total deficiency of the hormones made in the adrenal cortex.
		Tuberculosis was the leading cause of Addison's disease up until the middle of the 20th century, when antibiotics were introduced that successfully treated TB.
		Treatment of Addison's disease is with replacement steroid hormones that are tapered to suit the physiological requirements of the individual patient.
	www.dermnetnz.org /systemic/addison.html (636 words)

	Addisons Disease
		ACIF homepage Addison and Cushing International Federation - ACIF members can be support groups and individuals, in countries where no support group already is active, and who are involved with the support of those affected with Addison’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome (or disease) and related disorders.
		Addison's Disease Addison's disease is a rare endocrine, or hormonal disorder that affects about 1 in 100,000 people.
		NADF - National Adrenal Diseases Foundation The National Addison's Disease Foundation was formed in 1985 by a young couple as a result of their experiences with Addison's disease.
	www.doctorpage.com /findit/Diseases_and_Conditions/Addisons_Disease (480 words)

	Addison's Disease (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Addison's disease is the common name and Hypoadrenocorticism the commonly used scientific name.
		Addison's disease does not cause other disorders; it is just that the immune disorder may affect more than one tissue.
		The onset of Addison's disease is a gradual process with 85 to 90% of adrenal cells being destroyed before signs of deficient secretion become obvious.
	www.scwtca.org /Addison.html (2632 words)

	Addison's Disease
		A hallmark symptom of Addison's disease is impaired tolerance to stress.
		Studies have found that between 33 to 51% of dogs with Addison's were diagnosed during a crisis as this maybe the first time the owner suspects anything is wrong and may be fatal if not treated promptly.
		There are two stages of treatment for Addison's disease; in-hospital treatment (virtually every dog treated with IV therapy, glucocorticoids, and mineralocorticoids have shown rapid improvement and there may be a need for intensive monitoring and therapy for several days to stabilize the dog.) and long-term treatment.
	www.shilohgtf.com /Addisons_Disease.htm (775 words)

	Addisons Disease
		Addison’s Disease, or hypoadrenocorticism, is a syndrome that results from a deficiency of cortisone hormones normally produced by the adrenal gland.
		Addison’s disease is uncommon in dogs, but we typically see several cases per year.
		Addison’s Disease occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the adrenal gland, resulting in destruction of the gland.
	www.sidyboysfoolin.com /AddisonsDisease.html (895 words)

	Addison's Disease - Type I Diabetes
		I have all three of the above conditions: Addison's disease, hypothyroidism, and type I diabetes.
		Having Addison's disease in conjunction with type I diabetes presents a significant additional challenge to maintaining normal blood sugar levels.
		Addison's patients usually take steroids (hydrocortisone, prednisone) to replace the cortisol that's not produced by their adrenal gland.
	addisons-diabetes.gkznet.com (416 words)

	Addison's Disease
		Addison's Disease is a rare disease that affects the adrenal glands.
		Most cases of Addison's Disease are caused by the gradual destruction of the outer layer of the adrenal glands by the body's own immune system.
		It is important for anyone with Addison's Disease to always carry a medical identification card that states the type of medication and the proper dosage needed in case there is an emergency.
	www.jetler.com /jos_autoimmune_sanctuary/jas_addisons.html (2231 words)

	Addisons Disease
		ACIF homepage Addison and Cushing International Federation - ACIF members can be support groups and individuals, in countries where no support group already is active, and who are involved with the support of those affected with Addison’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome (or disease) and related disorders.
		Addison's Disease Addison's disease is a rare endocrine, or hormonal disorder that affects about 1 in 100,000 people.
		NADF - National Adrenal Diseases Foundation The National Addison's Disease Foundation was formed in 1985 by a young couple as a result of their experiences with Addison's disease.
	doctorpage.com /findit/Diseases_and_Conditions/Addisons_Disease (480 words)

	Canine addisons Disease, Equine Tonic, Human Hemorrhage, Home Remedy - Calendula, Robert McDowell's Herbal Treatments. ...
		Addison's disease is known as Hypoadrenocortism, it is the opposite to Cushing's disease.
		In Addison's disease the level of sodium decreases and potassium increases.
		Addison's disease can be caused by any mechanism which damages the adrenal gland.
	www.herbal-treatments.com /newsletters/herbal_newsletter_2004_august_12.html (1878 words)

	Addison's disease - MayoClinic.com
		Addison's disease is a disorder that results in your body producing insufficient amounts of certain hormones produced by your adrenal glands.
		In Addison's disease, your adrenal glands produce too little cortisol, which is one of the hormones in a group called the glucocorticoids.
		Also called adrenal insufficiency or hypocortisolism, Addison's disease can occur at any age, but is most common in people ages 30 to 50.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/addisons-disease/DS00361 (267 words)

	Crohns Disease \| Crohns Disease Symptoms \| Chrons Disease Treatment
		Crohn's disease usually occurs in the lower part of the small intestine, called the ileum, but it can affect any part of the digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus.
		Crohn's disease can be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms are similar to other intestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome and to another type of IBD called ulcerative colitis.
		People with Crohn's disease tend to have abnormalities of the immune system, but doctors do not know whether these abnormalities are a cause or result of the disease.
	www.highbloodpressurecontrol.com /crohns_disease.html (525 words)

	Addisons Disease Information and Resources Online at The Drug Database - Find Useful Articles and Websites on Addisons ...
		Addisons Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) There is an internet Yahoo group for owners of dogs with Addison's disease.
		Addison's disease is an endocrine or hormonal disorder that occurs...
		Addison's disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not......
	www.thedrugdatabase.com /directory/Addisons_Disease (384 words)

	Addison's disease (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Addison's disease is an endocrine or hormonal disorder that occurs in all age groups and afflicts men and women equally.
		The problem may be due to a disorder of the adrenal glands themselves (primary adrenal insufficiency) or to inadequate secretion of ACTH by the pituitary gland (secondary adrenal insufficiency).
		When adrenal insufficiency was first identified by Dr. Thomas Addison in 1849, TB was found at autopsy in 70 to 90 percent of cases.
	www.endocrine.niddk.nih.gov /pubs/addison/addison.htm (2424 words)

	Addison's Disease
		This disease can be picked up by changes in the ratio between sodium or potassium by accident at times.
		At times this disease can be hard to differentiate from renal failure because the symptoms and even the bloodwork can be similar ---- so the ACTH response test may be necessary to differentiate them.
		Treatment for this disease is usually done by oral administration of fludrocortisone acetate (Flurinaf), salting the food, and administration of corticosteroids like prednisone.
	www.vetinfo.com /dencyclopedia/deaddisons.html (536 words)

	Addison's Disease: Adrenal Gland Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition
		In 70% of people with Addison's disease, the cause is not precisely known, but the adrenal glands are affected by an autoimmune reaction (see Autoimmune Disorders) in which the body's immune system attacks and destroys the adrenal cortex.
		In infants and children, Addison's disease may be due to a genetic abnormality of the adrenal glands.
		Thus, Addison's disease affects the balance of water, sodium, and potassium in the body, as well as the body's ability to control blood pressure and react to stress.
	www.merck.com /mmhe/sec13/ch164/ch164b.html (1127 words)

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		Addison's disease is the result of an underactive adrenal gland.
		About one-third of Addison's disease cases are caused by the actual destruction of the adrenal glands through cancer, infection, or other diseases.
		Mild Addison's disease symptoms may only be apparent when the patient is under physical stress.
	www.umm.edu /endocrin/addison.htm (490 words)

	Addison's Disease
		In animals with Addison's disease, there is a deficiency of the corticosteroid hormones.
		Ultimately, the disease results in a phenomenon known as the "Addisonian crisis." The animal collapses in shock due to its inability to adapt to the caloric and circulatory requirements in stress.
		This lack of response is diagnostic for Addison's disease; however, a false positive may be obtained if corticosteroids have been used in the treatment of the crisis prior to the test.
	www.marvistavet.com /html/body_addison_s_disease.html (1020 words)

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