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Did you know that our adrenal glands are the size of a corn and weighs about 4 grams each?

Such a small body gland is controlling your hypertension and keeping you out of stress! But what happens when there is disturbance in its normal functions?

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▬ 📌 Addison’s Disease ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Addison’s disease is known as the deficiency in the production of cortisol and aldosterone from adrenal cortex. It can also be termed as adrenal insufficiency.

▬ 📌 Adrenal Gland Anatomy explained ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Adrenal gland has two parts namely:
✔️Adrenal cortex
✔️ Adrenal Medulla

Inside the adrenal cortex, three layers can be seen:
🔵 Zona Glomerulosa
🔵 Zona Fasciculata
🔵 Zona Reticularis

These three layers produce certain hormones, respectively. A detailed sketch has been shown inside this video!

▬ 📌 Addison’s Disease Etiology ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Addison’s disease is caused by the damage to adrenal glands resulting is decreased production of certain hormones specifically corticosteroids that include:
✔️Mineralocorticoid
✔️Glucocorticoid
✔️Androgens

Our educator has made it easy for you to remember these causes so do not forget to check that video out!

▬ 📌 Addisonian Crisis ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Addisonian crisis is the term associated with the acute adrenal failure that may lead to life-threatening shock. It is important to get a hold on its signs and symptoms as soon as possible.

You should watch this video till the end to learn more about the Addisonian crisis and how can they be managed?

▬ 📌 Addison’s Disease Symptoms ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
To list down the important and visible signs and symptoms, it is important to establish that which hormone deficiency is leading to a certain sign and symptom. Majorly observed symptoms are listed below:
✔️Anemia: Due to lack to blood forming cells
✔️Depression: Due to lowered glucocorticoid in brain
✔️Bronze disease: With the decrease of cortisol followed by an increase in the melanocyte stimulating hormone
✔️Decreased libido: Due to reduction in androgens
✔️Hypotension: Due to Sodium excretion
✔️Fatigue
✔️Weakness
✔️Hyperkalemia
✔️Hypermagnesemia
✔️Acidosis

Do not forget to check out the video for a detailed explanation and an enhanced picture!

▬ 📌 Addison’s Disease Diagnosis ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Check out the possible diagnostic tests that can be performed to evaluate a Addisonian patient!

Majorly include tests are:
🔴 Blood test
🔴 ACTH stimulation Test
🔴 Insulin-induced hypoglycemia test
🔴 maging tests

Find out how to manage an Addisonian patient and acute adrenal failure patient in the video!

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