Addison's disease history and symptoms
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
History and Symptoms
Symptoms
The symptoms of adrenal insufficiency develop insidiously, usually begin gradually and it may take some time to be recognized. Some have marked cravings for salty foods due to the urinary losses of sodium. Characteristics of the disease are [1]
- Chronic, worsening fatigue
- Muscle weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Headache
- Sweating
- Changes in mood and personality
- muscle pains
- joint
About 50 percent of the time, one will notice: