Hyperpigmentation of the skin Some patients have dizziness that occurs upon standing Plasma cortisol is low that will not rise with ACTH stimulationThis test will confirm the diagnosis together with hyperpigmentationChest X ray will exclude pulmonary TuberculosisA Bone scan will also exclude osteoporosis Treatment is intravenous normal saline and hydrocortisoneFollowed by oral hydrocortisone in morning and later in the eveningDHEA 50mg is given in the morning orallyAdequate salt to balance the electrolyte daily An original poem by Kenneth Kee Interesting Tips about the Addison Disease A Healthy Lifestyle 1 Take a well Balanced Diet 2 Treatment of Addison Disease a Addison crisis is treated by intravenous normal saline and hydrocortisone 100mg every eight hours Treatment must be done before laboratory confirmation of diagnosis because of the danger of coma b Chronic Addison disease requires replacement of glucocorticosteroids i Hydrocortisone 30mg daily two thirds in the morning.
Or lifting weights for 2 hours a week One way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week Begin slowly especially if a person has not been active 6 Do not drink than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman Alcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone Alcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells 7 Stop or do not begin smoking It also interferes with blood supply and healing Chapter 1 Addison Disease Addison Disease is a disease that is caused by the deficiency of circulating glucocorticosteroids steroids and mineral corticoids aldosterone hormones as a result of disease of the adrenal glands Addison disease is not common about 4 per million per year and appears by the age of 15 years 1 A Simple Guide to Addison s Disease.
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Introduction Ode to Addison Disease Addison Disease is a disease caused by the deficiency of steroidsThe main cause is autoimmune disease with reduced cortisolTuberculosis of the adrenal glands in developing countriesRare causes are lymphoma metastasis and amyloidosis Symptoms are fatigue abdominal pain and vomitingLoss of weight and appetite also salt cravingIrregular menses one third in the evening ii Cortisone acetate 37. 2 mg daily c DHEA 50mg orally in the morning d Adequate salt intake is important for normal fluid and electrolyte balance 3 Keep bones and body strong Bone marrow produces our blood Eat foods rich in calcium like yogurt cheese milk and dark green vegetables Eat foods rich in Vitamin D like eggs fatty fish cereal and fortified milk Eat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits Zinc and other minerals are important to the body 4 Get enough rest and Sleep Avoid stress and tension 5 Exercise and stay active It is best to do weight bearing exercise such as walking jogging stair climbing dancing Treatment and Related Conditions A Simple Guide to Medical Conditions
| A Simple Guide to Addison's Disease, Treatment and Related Conditions (A Simple Guide to Medical Conditions) By Kenneth Kee |
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