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Adrenal Failure Symptoms

Adrenal failure (also known as Addison's disease) occurs when the adrenal glands cannot produce enough hormones, such as cortisol and aldosterone. It's important to recognize the symptoms at an early stage as the disease can prove to be deadly if not treated.

  1. Identification

    • Addison's disease produces many obvious symptoms including muscle pain, fatigue, digestive disorders, irritability and depression.

    Effects

    • Severe bouts of diarrhea, vomiting and nausea remain common symptoms of adrenal failure. As a result, many also experience a sudden decrease in weight or a loss of appetite.

    Warning

    • Adrenal failure can cause some to experience low blood sugar levels, which in turn can lead to frequent fainting spells.

    Features

    • The altering of one's physical appearance or features may occur as the result of adrenal failure, including hyperpigmentation, or skin darkening.

    Prevention/Solution

    • Addison's disease can be treated with oral consumption of hormones. However if persistent vomiting remains a prevalent symptom you may have to receive corticosteroid injections instead.

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