ASK A DOCTOR: WHAT ORGANS DOES ADDISON'S DISEASE AFFECT?

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 Marcelle Freire

Doctor of Medicine · 3 years of experience · Brazil

Addison disease is a rare primary adrenal insufficiency that affects primarily the adrenal gland, located on top of each kidney, lowering cortisol levels.

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