Directory of Addison's Disease Resources

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Addison's disease (also known as chronic adrenal insufficiency, or hypocortisolism) is a rare endocrine disorder. It occurs when the adrenal glands, seated above the kidneys, fail to produce enough of the hormone cortisol and, sometimes, the hormone aldosterone. Addison's disease refers specifically to primary adrenal insufficiency, in which the adrenal glands themselves malfunction.

Resources in This Category

• Addison's Disease and Type I Diabetes

  http://addisons-diabetes.gkznet.com/
  Information about Schmidt's syndrome -- a polyglandular autoimmune syndrome involving adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease) plus autoimmune thyroid disease and/or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.

• Addison's Disease Network

  http://www.addisons-network.co.uk/
  Non-clinical advice via a discussion group for those who suffer from this rare disease. Incorporates Google translate for non-English users.

• Addison's Disease Self Help Group

  http://www.addisons.org.uk/
  UK support group and registered charity, for men, women and children diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency.

• Addisons Disease

  http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Addisons_Disease/
  Email list group open to anyone interested in making friends, sharing information and support with others affected by this disorder.

• Addisons Village

  http://s12.invisionfree.com/apeoplevillage/
  Message board for patients to find advice and support.

• Dr. James Wilson's Adrenal Fatigue

  http://www.adrenalfatigue.org/
  Resource on adrenal fatigue, its causes, symptoms, related conditions and support recommendations.

• Family Practice Notebook: Addison's Disease

  http://www.fpnotebook.com/Endo/Adrenal/AdsnsDs.htm
  Describes this disorder, symptoms, signs, diagnosis and treatment.

• NHS Choices: Addison's Disease

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Addisons-disease/
  Provides information on this rare disorder of the adrenal glands. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and complications.

• Patient: Adrenal Insufficiency and Addison’s Disease

  http://patient.info/doctor/adrenal-insufficiency-and-addisons-disease
  Factsheet on this disorder, its description, epidemiology, causes, presentation, pathogenesis, investigations, associated diseases, management, complications and prognosis.

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