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In addison disease, a failure of the adrenal cortex, electrolyte imbalance results from a deficiency of

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In Addison’s disease, a failure of the adrenal cortex, electrolyte imbalance results from a deficiency of steroid hormones cortisol and aldosterone. Treatment for Addison's disease involves taking hormones to replace their insufficient amounts (steroid replacement therapy). Some of the symptoms are abdominal pain and weakness, extreme fatigue, weight loss and decreased appetite, salt craving, hyperpigmentation…
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