Addison's Disease - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- Addison's disease, also known as primary adrenal insufficiency and hypocortisolism, occurs when adrenal glands do not produce enough steroid hormones.

Symptoms-
Abdominal pain
Fatigue
Weight loss
Decreased appetite
Skin Darkening (hyperpigmentation)
Low blood pressure
Salt craving
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
Nausea, diarrhea, or vomiting
Muscle weakness or joint pains
Irritability
Depression

Causes-

Damaged cortex

Tuberculosis

Infections of the adrenal glands

Adrenal glands cancer

Bleeding into the adrenal glands

Specialist to Visit

Endocrinologist

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References-
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.nhs.uk
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.webmd.com