High blood ACTH and low cortisol levels are characteristic of Addison’s Disease. This condition also causes the blood potassium to be high and blood sodium to be low due to lack of a second adrenal …

Table 2: Review for patients with Addison’s Disease (AD) An annual review is suggested for patients with AD, but the frequency should be adjusted based on the patient’s needs and control of their …

Addison’s disease, also known as primary adrenal insufficiency, occurs when the adrenal glands are compromised, affecting the secretion of cortisol and aldosterone. Cortisol, known as the body’s main …

Primary adrenal insufficiency, or Addison disease, has many causes, the most common of which is autoimmune adre-nalitis. Autoimmune adrenalitis results from destruction of the adrenal cortex,...

Addison’s disease (AD) is a rare disorder and among adult population in developed countries is most commonly caused by autoimmunity. In contrast, in children genetic causes are responsible for AD in …

Addison’s disease is a disorder of the adrenal glands that results in a deficiency of important hormones necessary for regulating almost all bodily systems. The adrenal glands are small endocrine glands …

1 Addison’s disease: Don’t make a crisis out of diagnosis and management. Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM Louisiana State University Bill Saxon, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC IDEXX