Addison’s Disease
Addison’s Disease also known as is a disorder that comes from insufficient amounts of hormones produced by the adrenal gland
The adrenal gland produces and insufficient amount of Cortisol which is also known as the “stress hormone” and aldosterone which regulates the amount of electrolytes in the body.
Cause
Damage to the cortex, which is the outer layer of the adrenal gland.
Tumors, blood-thinning drugs, could cause damage to the adrenal gland.
caused by infections including tuberculosis, HIV, or fungal infectio