What are the symptoms of Addisons disease?
Mild Addison’s disease symptoms may only be apparent when the child is under physical stress. The following are the most common symptoms of Addison’s disease. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: • weakness • fatigue • dizziness • rapid pulse • dark skin (first noted on hands and face) • black freckles • bluish-black discoloration around the nipples, mouth, rectum, scrotum, or vagina • weight loss • dehydration • loss of appetite • intense salt craving • muscle aches • nausea • vomiting • diarrhea • intolerance to cold If not treated, Addison’s disease may lead to severe abdominal pain, extreme weakness, low blood pressure, kidney failure, and shock – especially when the child is experiencing physical stress. The symptoms of Addison’s disease may resemble other problems or medical conditions. Always consult your child’s physician for a diagnosis.
