Addison disease affects the adrenal glands, which are located above the kidneys. In such a condition, the cortisol levels are low. This low cortisol level causes low blood pressure, fatigue, affects growth, and affects metabolism.
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.
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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