Addison's Disease

Addison's occurs when the adrenal glands are damaged and produce insufficient amounts of cortisol.

The adrenal cortex produces steroid hormones which regulate carbohydrates, fat, metabolism, and mineralocortocoid hormones which help the balance of salt and water in the body

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Addison's disease also called adrenal insufficiency occurs when the adrenal glands are damaged and produce insufficient amounts of cortisol.