What Are the Symptoms and Signs of Addisons Disease?
The symptoms of adrenal insufficiency usually begin gradually. Characteristics of the disease are: • chronic, worsening fatigue • muscle weakness • loss of appetite • weight loss About 50 percent of the time, one will notice: • nausea • vomiting • diarrhea Other symptoms include: • low blood pressure that falls further when standing, causing dizziness or fainting • skin changes in Addison’s disease, with areas of hyperpigmentation, or dark tanning, covering exposed and nonexposed parts of the body; this darkening of the skin is most visible on scars; skin folds; pressure points such as the elbows, knees, knuckles, and toes; lips; and mucous membranes…
