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5 Facts you should know about
Addison’s disease
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Symptoms generally come on slowly and may include abdominal pain and gastrointestinal abnormalities, weakness, and weight loss
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Other major symptoms include fatigue, gastrointestinal abnormalities, and pigmentation
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It occurs most frequently in middle-aged females
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Increased excretion of water and hypotension can lead to dehydration, some people have cravings for salty foods due to the loss of sodium
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Severe infections, vomiting, or diarrhea can precipitate an Addisonian crisis
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