Ask A Doctor: What Organs Does Addison's Disease Affect?
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Expert opinion from Gustavo Campos
Doctor of Medicine · 9 years of experience · Brazil
Addison’s disease affects essentially the adrenal glands. Whenever it impacts other organs, it will be a consequence of an untreated disease. In this case, skin can get darker, and the patient may develop hypotension.
Expert opinion from Alex T. Thomas
MD · 40 years of experience · USA
A long-term endocrine disorder resulting from insufficient amounts of hormones released by the adrenal glands, a pair of walnut-sized organs above the kidneys.
Expert opinion from Mohan P. Abraham
M.D., FAAFP (Family Physician) · 40 years of experience · USA
Addison’s disease is caused by damage to adrenal cortex which results in low production of hormones by the adrenal glands.
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