====== Addison's Disease ======
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====== Introduction ======
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Figure 1: Overview of Addison's Disease
Image from: http://www.organsofthebody.com
====== Epidemiology ======
====== Signs and Symptoms ======
====== Diagnosis ======
====== Adrenal Glands & Hormone Synthesis ======
====== Pathophysiology ======
====== Etiology ======
====== Treatment ======
Addison’s disease is incurable, however there are chronic hormone replacement therapies that work to replenish the body of its missing corticosteroids; cortisol and aldosterone.
**Oral Medications**
**Injection Alternatives**
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Figure 12: Morning cortisol levels in the CSHI condition are up to normal circadian levels; OHC condition levels are still low.
Image from: (Oksnes et al., 2014)
====== Prognosis ======
====== Management ======
====== References ======
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