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Addison's disease occurs when the adrenal glands don't produce enough of certain hormones.
214-456-5959
Fax: 214-456-5963
Ste F4400
469-303-2400
Fax: 469-303-2407
Ste P4400
469-488-7000
Fax: 469-488-7001
Ste 106
Addison's disease is a condition where the adrenal glands (located above the kidneys) don't produce proper hormone levels. With this condition, the adrenal glands usually produce too little cortisol (the “stress hormone” that helps balance hormones) and sometimes too little aldosterone (hormone that regulates salt and water).
Addison's disease is caused by damaged adrenal glands, which can occur due to the following: