Addison's Disease
Alternate Names : Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency, Primary Adrenal Failure, Hypocortisolism
What can be done to prevent the disease?
Usually, nothing can be done to prevent Addison disease.
People with certain infections such as tuberculosis
can sometimes avoid this condition if the infection is treated early.
What are the long-term effects of the disease?
Shock
and death can result if the condition is not treated. With treatment, there
are generally no long-term effects. In life-threatening situations and illnesses,
a person may need increased doses of hormones given as pills or
shots to help the body adapt.
What are the risks to others?
Addison disease poses no risks to others.
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