Medical Condition

Addison's Disease (Adrenal Insufficiency)

Addison's disease is a disorder that occurs when your body produces insufficient amounts of certain hormones by your adrenal glands, specifically cortisol and often aldosterone. It can lead to various symptoms including fatigue and weight loss.

Common Symptoms

  • Fatigue
  • Weight loss
  • Darkening of skin (hyperpigmentation)
  • Low blood pressure
  • Salt craving

Clinical Sources

Diagnostic Lab Tests

Tests commonly used to diagnose or monitor Addison's Disease (Adrenal Insufficiency):

Urine Sodium

Sodium is the primary extracellular electrolyte responsible for maintaining osmotic pressu...

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Serum Cortisol

Cortisol is often referred to as the 'stress hormone' and is a vital steroid hormone produ...

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Urine Potassium

Potassium is a vital electrolyte essential for nerve conduction, muscle contraction, and m...

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Aldosterone-Renin Ratio

The Aldosterone-Renin Ratio (ARR) is the most reliable screening test for Primary Aldoster...

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Aldosterone

Aldosterone is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex. Its primary function is t...

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Plasma Renin Activity

Plasma Renin Activity (PRA) measures the capacity of the enzyme renin to generate angioten...

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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) is a critical enzyme primarily produced by epithelial ...

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Sodium

Sodium is the primary extracellular cation and is essential for maintaining osmotic pressu...

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Plasma Renin Activity

Plasma Renin Activity (PRA) measures the rate of formation of Angiotensin I from Angiotens...

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Plasma Aldosterone

Aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that regulates s...

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Urine For Spot Sodium

Sodium is a critical electrolyte that regulates the amount of water in the body and plays ...

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