Addison disease
Addison disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Symptoms associated with Addison disease
The following symptoms have been associated with Addison disease in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Abdominal pain
An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) and perc...
Alopecia
A noncongenital process of hair loss, which may progress to partial or complete baldness....
Arthralgia
Joint pain....
Asthenia
A state characterized by a feeling of weakness and loss of strength leading to a generalized weakness of the b...
Constipation
Infrequent or difficult evacuation of feces....
Diarrhea
Abnormally increased frequency (usually defined as three or more) loose or watery bowel movements a day....
Dry skin
Skin characterized by the lack of natural or normal moisture....
Failure to thrive
Failure to thrive (FTT) refers to a child whose physical growth is substantially below the norm....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Hypotension
Low Blood Pressure, vascular hypotension....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Nausea and vomiting
Nausea is a commonly encountered symptom that has been defined as an unpleasant painless subjective feeling th...
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Vertigo
An abnormal sensation of spinning while the body is actually stationary....
Weight loss
Reduction of total body weight....
Tests used to investigate Addison disease
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Addison disease. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Addison disease?
Addison disease is a health condition described in medical literature. Addison disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Addison disease?
Addison disease is associated with 15 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Abdominal pain, Alopecia, Arthralgia, Asthenia, Constipation, Diarrhea. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Addison disease diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Addison disease include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Addison disease, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.