61. AllRefer Health - Addison's Disease (Adrenal Insufficiency, Adrenocortical Hypof Addison s disease (Adrenal Insufficiency, Adrenocortical Hypofunction, Chronic Adrenocortical Insufficiency) information center covers causes, prevention, http://health.allrefer.com/health/addisons-disease-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia Web health.allrefer.com You are here : AllRefer.com Health Addison's Disease Addison's Disease Definition Treatment Expectations or Prognosis Complications ... Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Adrenal Insufficiency, Adrenocortical Hypofunction, Chronic Adrenocortical Insufficiency Definition Addison's disease is a hormone deficiency caused by damage to the outer layer of the adrenal gland (adrenal cortex). Endocrine Glands The adrenal glands are located on top of each kidney. They consist of the outer portion (called the cortex) and the inner portion (called the medulla). The cortex produces three types of hormones: sex hormones, glucocorticoid hormones, and mineralocorticoid hormones. The sex hormones, androgens (male) and estrogens (female) affect sexual development and reproduction.

62. Addison's Disease Addison’s disease is a rare disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands are not able to produce enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone. http://www.herbalremedies.com/addisons.html

Type In What You Want! Advanced Search? HERBAL WEIGHT LOSS COSMETICS LOTIONS ... Shop By Brand Here 100% Satisfaction Guarantee HerbalRemedies.com Your Complete Herbal Remedy Super Store! Customer Service Email us or Call Toll-Free Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm MST Shipping Rates At or Under 1lb US USPS, $5.49 US Ground $5.99 US 3 Bus days $7.99 US 2 Bus days $9.99 US Overnight $18.99 Worldwide $20.99 - up Home - Free Online Medical Dictionary - Addison's Disease General Addison's Disease Information Possible Causes of Addison's Disease Possible Symptoms of Addison's Disease Possible Lifestyle Changes for Addison's Disease ... Back to Top General Addison's Disease Information Addison’s disease is a rare disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands are not able to produce enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone. Cortisol affects nearly every organ in the body and is important for normal bodily function; aldosterone helps the body retain salt and water. Addison’s disease is the most common cause of adrenal gland failure, which results in insufficient production of these important hormones in the body. Addison’s disease affects both males and females of all ages, including children. Back to Top Possible Causes of Addison's Disease Addison’s disease occurs when the body’s immune system destroys the part of the adrenal glands that produce cortisol and aldosterone. The adrenal glands can also be destroyed by other diseases (like tuberculosis, HIV infection, cancer and bacterial infection), some types of surgery, radiation treatments, bleeding in the adrenal glands due to blood-thinning medications and injury to the glands during late stages of pregnancy or during childbirth.

63. Addison's Disease -- Endocrine Resource Center -- Thyroid Site -- Addison's Dise Addison s disease part of the Endocrine Resource Center, featuring information on Addison s disease, Cushing s Syndrome, Hyperparathyroidism, http://www.thyroid-info.com/endocrine/addisons-disease.htm

Sticking Out Our Necks, the FREE Monthly Thyroid News Report, Enter your email address here for a free subscription Or Click Here to Send a "Subscribe" Email Home Newsletters Bookstore ... ENDOCRINE CENTER Latest Update: SEARCH SITE Addison's Disease Endocrine Resource Center Adapted by Mary Shomon Causes Symptoms Diagnosis ... Other Resources Addison's disease is a rare endocrine or hormonal disorder that affects about 1 in 100,000 people. It occurs in all age groups and afflicts men and women equally. The disease is characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue, low blood pressure, and sometimes darkening of the skin in both exposed and nonexposed parts of the body. Addison's disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol and in some cases, the hormone aldosterone. For this reason, the disease is sometimes called chronic adrenal insufficiency, or hypocortisolism. Cortisol is normally produced by the adrenal glands, located just above the kidneys. It belongs to a class of hormones called glucocorticoids, which affect almost every organ and tissue in the body. Scientists think that cortisol has possibly hundreds of effects in the body. Cortisol's most important job is to help the body respond to stress. Among its other vital tasks, cortisol: helps maintain blood pressure and cardiovascular function;

64. Addison's Disease - Site Information ADSHG, Addison s disease, addisons, DHEA. Deana Kenward is the Coordinator of the Addison’s disease Self-Help Group, a role she has held since she http://www.addisonsdisease.org.uk/system/aboutus.html

Addison's Disease Self Help Group TOPICS INDEX ADDISON'S INFO COMMUNICATION LIVING WELL ... SITE INFO ADSHG Site Information pages provide details about our site and all the legal stuff. adshg.org.uk (addisons.org.uk) Tuesday, 07. December 2004 19:55:02 HOME SITE INFORMATION About Us - Who's behind the web By Nick Willson Thursday, 31. October 2002 22:00:00 We hope you enjoy our website and find it valuable in finding out about Addison's Disease and connecting with others. We would like to let you get to know us a little more. The website like the ADSHG is run not-for-profit and by a team of unpaid but enthusiastic volunteers consisting of: Editorial Team: Sarah J. Baker S arah was diagnosed with Addison’s Disease in 1994, while living in the USA. When she returned to the UK in 1995 she joined the ADSHG. Read more...

65. Addison's Disease - ADSHG Executive ADSHG, Addison s disease, addisons, DHEA. He was diagnosis with Addison s disease in July 1996, following an Addisonian Crisis triggered, in part, http://www.addisonsdisease.org.uk/comms/exec/page1.html

Addison's Disease Self Help Group TOPICS INDEX ADDISON'S INFO COMMUNICATION LIVING WELL ... SITE INFO ADSHG Site Information pages provide details about our site and all the legal stuff. adshg.org.uk (addisons.org.uk) Tuesday, 07. December 2004 19:54:15 HOME COMMUNICATION Meet the ADSHG Executive By Friday, 25. June 2004 The ADSHG is run by an elected committee of volunteers who help manage the publication of information, communications and finances of the group. Sarah J. Baker: Member of Editorial Panel S arah was diagnosed with Addison’s Disease in 1994, while living in the USA. When she returned to the UK in 1995 she joined the ADSHG. Read more... Suzannah Bartov: Committee Member I was diagnosed with Addison’s in April 1994 and then with Aphonia (being without voice) a few weeks later. Read more...

66. What Is Addison's Disease? Determine if hormonal imbalances may be at the root of health issues. Analyze estradiol, progesterone, DHEA, and testosterone levels for both men and women. http://www.janethull.com/faqs/what-is-addisons-disease.php

Janet Starr Hull, PhD, CN Home About Dr. Hull Contact Dr. Hull's Newsletter: Name: Email: You Are Here: Home FAQs Hormones What is Addison's Disease? Primary problems with the adrenal glands or with the pituitary gland can lead to a condition known as Addison's Disease , in which the adrenal glands fail to produce adequate amounts of cortisol. This condition occurs in persons of all ages and affects approximately one in 100,000 people per year. Symptoms are fatigue, low blood pressure, weight loss, weakness, loss of appetite, moodiness, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The production of other hormones by the adrenals is also often affected, with reduced levels of the hormone aldosterone (important for body salt and water balance) and is often accompanied with a reduction in cortisol. Related What is cortisol? How does the body control cortisol levels? What is the best way to test cortisol levels? Hormone FAQs ... What is hormone testing? Types Of Hormones Cortisol Dr. Hull's Hormone Test

67. Pharmacy Direct: Premier Courier Service Pharmacy Individuals with Addison s disease should always carry a medical Most people with Addison s disease are able to lead normal lives with proper medication http://www.pharmacydirect.co.za/addisons.htm

About Us Chronic Diseases Your browser does not support script Organisations Chronic Diseases Addison's Disease Asthma Bronchiectasis Cardiac Failure Cardiomyopathy ... Ulcerative Colitis What is Addison's Disease ? The adrenal glands are located at the top of each kidney. They consist of a cortex (the outer portion) and a medulla or inner portion. The cortex produces three types of hormones: Mineralocorticoid hormones (such as aldosterone) regulate sodium and potassium balance. Sex hormones, androgens (male) and estrogens (female) that affect sexual development and reproduction. The glucocorticoid hormones (such as cortisol) that maintain glucose regulation, suppress the immune response, and help the body respond to stress. If the adrenal cortex is damaged it causes decreased production of adrenocortical hormones. This damage may be caused by the following: Autoimmune disease whereby the immune system mistakenly attacks the cortex infections hemorrhage tumors Symptoms Extreme muscle weakness and fatigue with slow movement Nausea, Vomiting and Chronic diarrhoea

68. Addison Disease Links On Amyrdh.com Addison s disease is a rare endocrine or hormonal disorder that affects about 1 in 100000 people. It occurs in all age groups and afflicts men and women http://www.amyrdhstudents.com/addisons.html

Welcome students! Please click on the sponsor banners. The sponsors are allowing this site to continue as a FREE resource for all RDH's and DH Students! Addison's Disease Links Addison's disease is a rare endocrine or hormonal disorder that affects about 1 in 100,000 people. It occurs in all age groups and afflicts men and women equally. The disease is characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue, low blood pressure, and sometimes darkening of the skin in both exposed and nonexposed parts of the body. Addison's Disease (NIDDK) Endocrinology: Addison's Disease Addison's Disease: What you need to know (NADF) Addison's Disease: Family Practice notebook.com ... National Adrenal Diseases Foundation Do you know of any informative links to add here? If so, please email me at amy@amyrdh.com and I will add them to the site. Thanks :) www.amyrdh.com Click on the banners below Please check out the following: Mark your calendars now for July 26- 28, 2006 at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas!

69. Addison's Disease Self Help Group (UK) The Addison s disease Self Help Group (ADSHG) is the UK support group for men, women and children diagnosed with Addison s disease (or adrenal http://www.adshg.org.uk/

Addison's Disease Self Help Group TOPICS INDEX ADDISON'S INFO COMMUNICATION LIVING WELL ... SITE INFO Welcome to the website of Addison's Disease Self Help Group (ADSHG). The ADSHG is the UK support group for men, women and children diagnosed with Addison's Disease (or adrenal insufficiency). adshg.org.uk ( addisons.org.uk Sunday, 10. July 2005 23:01:25 LATEST TOPICS ADSHG 2005 Charity Christmas Card This year we will be offering a charity Christmas card pack, with 12 cards for £3.95. Members of the ADSHG and their families have donated artworks for the designs, illustrated here. Read more... Topics Read more... Info Guildford medical seminar 15 October Professor David Russell-Jones will be speaking at the October medical seminar in Guildford again this year. Social report on the 2005 AGM and medical lecture The third Annual General Meeting of the Addison’s Disease Self Help Group took place on Saturday 7th May 2005 at the West London Mission Hall in London.

70. Addison's Disease Addison s disease is also known as hypoadrenocorticism. Most dogs with Addison s disease initially have gastrointestinal disturbances like vomiting. http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/deaddisons.html

Vetinfo Canine Encyclopedia Feline Encyclopedia VetInfo Digest ... Your Turn Encyclopedia of Canine Veterinary Medical Information Addison's disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) Addison's disease is also known as hypoadrenocorticism. It is an insufficient production of adrenal hormones by the adrenal gland. Since these hormones are essential for life, this is an extremely serious disease and it must be treated as such. Adrenal insufficiency can be primary or secondary. Primary adrenocorticism affects salt/potassium balance in the body and glucorticoid as well. Secondary adrenocorticism usually only affects the glucocorticoids. It is not known why primary adrenocorticism occurs but it may be an immune mediated process. Secondary adrenocorticism probably occurs most often when prednisone or other cortisone being administered for medical reasons are suddenly withdrawn. It can occur as a result of pituitary cancer or some other process that interferes with production of hormones that stimulate the adrenal glands. Most dogs with Addison's disease initially have gastrointestinal disturbances like vomiting. Lethargy it also a common early sign. Poor appetite can occur as well. These are pretty vague signs and it is extremely easy to miss this disease. More severe signs occur when a dog with hypoadrenocorticism is stressed or when potassium levels get high enough to interfere with heart function. Dogs with this problem will sometimes suffer severe shock symptoms when stressed, which can lead to a rapid death. When potassium levels get high heart arrythmias occur or even heart stoppage which also is fatal. In some cases, especially secondary Addison's disease, there are no detectable electrolyte changes.

71. Addison's Disease that he had hypoadrenocorticism, or Addison s disease, which can lead to sudden death without Addison s disease is also known as hypoadrenocorticism. http://www.vetinfo.com/daddison.html

Sitemap Vetinfo Catinfo Catindex ... Secure e-mail subscription form Please note: The information on our site is for everyone to read. Please use it as often as you like. However, Ask Dr Mike is available only to subscribers of our Vetinfo Digest. Please do not send questions if you are not a subscriber. Please use the search engine or one of the indexes to see if the information you need is already online. Please see Subscriber info for details. Subscriber Info The income from the subscriptions helps defray the cost of maintaining the site and allows us to keep the large amount of information on www.vetinfo.com free to our readers. Addison's Disease Addison's disease treatments Addison's disease or heat stroke death Kidney problems from Cushing's treatment, Addisonian state Addison's disease ... Addison's and pain control also see Multi disorders also see Hormonal Disorders also see Medication also see Florinef Addisons disease treatments Question: I have a Dalmatian with Addison's disease. She gets a shot of percoten once a month and is doing very well. The cost of her shot has just gone up to $115.00 a month. Is there any way I can get this medication on my own and administer it? I am disabled and the expense is getting to be a real problem for me. The idea of putting her down is very disturbing to me especially since she has done so well with the treatment. Thank you, Irene Answer: Irene- It may be a lot less expensive to treat with fludrocortisone IF you are willing to use a compounding pharmacy to obtain the medication and can afford to pay for some additional testing early on to make sure it works OK for your dog (monitoring potassium and sodium for a few weeks). There have been reports of compounded fludrocortisone not working as well but it is a lot less expensive and it appears to work for many dogs. You might ask your vet to check into this option for you, especially since the lower long term cost seems potentially critical to your Dalmatian's survival in your situation.

72. Melody's Links To Addison's Disease / Adrenal Insufficiency The Canine Addison s disease Website contains a collection of information about Adrenal Insufficiency, a photo gallery, and an email list all dedicated to http://www.k9addisons.com/

73. Melody's Links To Addison's Disease - Cats And Addison's Disease Melody s Links to Cats and Addison s disease. Discusses Cushings in cats. Join an email list for Cats and other pets with Addison s disease http://www.k9addisons.com/cats.html

World Small Animal Veterinary Association Feline Adrenal Disease Management of Endocrine Neoplasia Includes sections on pituitary gland, adrenal gland, and the adrenal cortex. Informational for both cats and dogs. Endocrine System and Disorders Scroll down to Hypoadrenocorticism HypoAdrenal Gland Disease Vet Student notes - very good article Community Veterinary Group Biography of a vet who diagnosed the first case of primary Addison's in a cat Cambridge Specialist Laboratories Different types of ACTH tests for cats Feline Endrocrine Diseases Brief, textbook, pdf format ACTH gel product statement Used to diagnose dogs and cats Feline hemotologic values Very good for understanding blood tests Cat Help Online Feline hemotologic values - Very good for understanding blood tests AXIOM Vet Laboratories Some Common Small Animal Endocrine Test Protocols - scroll down to the bottom Douglas Island Vet Service How to read laboratory tests Dr. Greco's March 2001 Lecture Notes This is a must read Summer Street Cat Clinic Discusses Cushings in cats Join an email list for Cats and other pets with Addison's Disease Click to subscribe to AD Cats Plus Melody's Guestbook

74. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Addison’s Disease Addison s disease is a hormone deficiency caused by damage to the outer layer of the Addison s disease results from damage to the adrenal cortex, http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000378.htm

@import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Addison’s disease Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Calling your health care provider Illustrations Endocrine glands Alternative names Return to top Adrenocortical hypofunction; Chronic adrenocortical insufficiency; Adrenal insufficiency Definition Return to top Addison's disease is a hormone deficiency caused by damage to the outer layer of the adrenal gland (adrenal cortex). Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top The adrenal glands are small hormone-secreting organs located on top of each kidney. They consist of the outer portion (called the cortex) and the inner portion (called the medulla). The cortex produces 3 types of hormones: sex hormones, glucocorticoid hormones, and mineralocorticoid hormones. The sex hormones, androgens (male) and estrogens (female) affect sexual development and reproduction. The glucocorticoid hormones (such as cortisol) maintain glucose (sugar) regulation, suppress the

75. AddisonDogs.com We are a diverse collection of individuals striving toward healthy, active lives for our dogs with Addison s disease. http://www.addisondogs.com/

Welcome to AddisonDogs.com. We are a diverse collection of individuals striving toward healthy, active lives for our dogs with Addison's disease. We look to improve wellness for the whole dog including body, mind and spirit through a variety of means such as conventional medications, alternative therapies, diet and exercise. AddisonDogs.com also works to educate and support the companion animal community about Addison's disease in dogs. Our goal is to foster open communication about the variety of options available to the caregiver of a dog with Addison's disease. Please use Navigation Menu at the bottom if you can read this. Site Map Home About Us Addison's Disease ... Contact Us or list-members provide medical advice. All information is for educational purposes and is not intended to diagnose or treat. You are encouraged to visit your vet if you have any concerns about the health of your animals. Site Hosted By www.OSBHost.com

76. Underactive Adrenal Glands / Addison's Disease - Endocrinology Health Guide Health guide on underactive adrenal glands, also known as, addison s disease. Causes, diagnosis and treatments are presented. http://www.umm.edu/endocrin/addison.htm

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Endocrinology Health Guide... Pituitary Gland Disorders... Pancreas... Adrenal Glands... ... Glossary Related Resources Within UMM Endocrinology Joslin Diabetes Center School of Medicine Endocrinology Site Translate using Google to Spanish German French Italian Portuguese Endocrinology Health Guide Underactive Adrenal Glands / Addison's Disease F A C T : Lack of corticosteroids in the blood may cause the pituitary gland to produce more corticotropin hormones to stimulate the adrenal glands. Since corticotrophin affects melanin production, excess levels of corticotropins may cause dark pigmentation of the skin and lining of the mouth. What is Addison's disease? Addison's disease is the result of an underactive adrenal gland. An underactive adrenal gland produces insufficient amounts of corticosteroid hormones. Four in every 100,000 people have Addison's disease. What causes Addison's disease? Most of the time, the cause of the disease is unknown. About one-third of Addison's disease cases are caused by the actual destruction of the adrenal glands through cancer, infection, or other diseases. Other causes may include: Use of corticosteroids as a treatment (such as prednisone) causes a slow down in production of natural corticosteroids by the adrenal glands.

77. Addison's Disease http://www.marvistavet.com/html/addison_s_disease.html

78. Addison's Disease Addison s disease is a rare endocrine disorder. It occurs when the adrenal glands cannot produce sufficient hormones (corticosteroids) to cope with the http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Addison's_disease

79. Information - Addison's Disease Most cases of Addison disease are thought to be immune mediated. It is a relatively uncommon disease in dogs and extremely rare in cats. http://www.berkshirevet.com/infoaddison.htm

Addison's Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) The adrenal glands are situated in the body at the cranial edge of the kidneys. Adrenocortical insufficiency or hypoadrenocorticism results from deficient production of glucocorticoids, mineralcorticoids, or both. Mineralcorticoids are responsible for the reabsorption of sodium and chloride. Decreased mineralcorticoid secretion results in loss of sodium, which causes an increase of potassium in the blood. High blood levels of potassium can lead to life threatening heart problems. Glucocorticoids have a multitude of functions and effects. They are involved in carbohydrate breakdown, they enhance glycogen storage and they surpress systemic immunity. Decreased glucocorticoid secretion can gause gastrointestinal signs such as loss of appetite, vomiting and abdominal pain. Most cases of Addison disease are thought to be immune mediated. It is a relatively uncommon disease in dogs and extremely rare in cats. There may be a genetic predisposition in several breeds of dogs, including standard poodles, Labrador retreivers, and Portugese water spaniels. Signs of Addison's Disease A high index of suspicion is often needed to diagnose this uncommon disease. The trouble with diagnosis is the signs animals have with Addison's are similar to the signs of numerous other conditions. There is no one clinical sign that pinpoints one to diagnose Addison disease. Common clinical findings are depression, weakness, gastrointestinal upset and a slow heart rate.

80. Addison's Study Addison s disease Study. Bearded Collie, Great Dane, Leonberger, Portuguese Water Dog,. Standard Poodle West Highland White Terrier. CGAP Home FAQs http://cgap.ucdavis.edu/addison's.htm

Addison's Disease Study Bearded Collie, Great Dane, Leonberger, Portuguese Water Dog, CGAP Home FAQs WE NEED BOTH AFFECTED AND UNAFFECTED DOGS Request a Kit for Bearded Collie, Great Dane, Leonberger, Portuguese Water Dog or West Highland White Terrier. Request a Kit for Standard Poodle (this kit is for both Addison's and Epilepsy diseases - to read more about the Standard Poodle study, please click here Standard Poodle Study This is an AKC Canine Health Foundation funded research study, also supported by the Bearded Collie Club of America, the Bearded Collie Foundation for Health, the Poodle Club of America, the Leonberger Club of America, the Portuguese Water Dog Foundation and the Great Dane Club of America, designed to characterize the mode of inheritance of Addison’s disease (primary hypoadrenocorticism) in the Bearded Collie, Leonberger, Portuguese Water Dog, Standard Poodle and West Highland White Terrier (Westie). To characterize the mode of inheritance, with the ultimate goal of identifying a genetic marker linked to the disease, we need information on dogs that are affected AND unaffected with the disease.

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