Authors :
Bathula Akanksha; Nagulapally Sanjana; Nelikanti Vaishnavi; Ashwini Vairale; Neha Ankireddy; Gayatri Devi Yasa
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 2 - February
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10691605
Abstract :
Addison’s disease is a rare condition which
occurs due to improper function or damage of the
adrenal glands. The two outer layers of cells of the
adrenal glands i.e. adrenal cortex are responsible for the
production of several steroid hormones. Addison’s
disease, also known as primary adrenal insufficiency,
result from the insufficient production of these two
hormones, cortisol and aldosterone. These hormones
help regulate metabolism, blood pressure and stress
response. The absence of cortisol and aldosterone can
affect almost every organ and tissue in the body. The
symptoms of Addison’s disease can vary from one
individual to another. Symptoms usually develop slowly
over time leading to delay in the proper diagnosis. In
rare cases, the symptoms of Addison’s disease can
develop rapidly causing a condition called acute adrenal
failure.
Keywords :
Adrenal Glands, Cortisol, Aldosterone, Primary Adrenal Insufficiency, Adrenal Failure.
Addison’s disease is a rare condition which
occurs due to improper function or damage of the
adrenal glands. The two outer layers of cells of the
adrenal glands i.e. adrenal cortex are responsible for the
production of several steroid hormones. Addison’s
disease, also known as primary adrenal insufficiency,
result from the insufficient production of these two
hormones, cortisol and aldosterone. These hormones
help regulate metabolism, blood pressure and stress
response. The absence of cortisol and aldosterone can
affect almost every organ and tissue in the body. The
symptoms of Addison’s disease can vary from one
individual to another. Symptoms usually develop slowly
over time leading to delay in the proper diagnosis. In
rare cases, the symptoms of Addison’s disease can
develop rapidly causing a condition called acute adrenal
failure.
Keywords :
Adrenal Glands, Cortisol, Aldosterone, Primary Adrenal Insufficiency, Adrenal Failure.
