The Addisons

Addison’s disease is a condition where the adrenal glands, which produce important hormones like cortisol and aldosterone, don’t work well enough. This leads to symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, weight loss, low blood pressure, and sometimes darkening of the skin. The condition can develop due to autoimmune attack, infections, or other causes damaging the adrenal glands. Treatment usually involves daily hormone replacement therapies to compensate for the hormones the glands aren’t producing, helping to restore normal function and manage symptoms. Early diagnosis and proper management allow many people to maintain a good quality of life.