(Addison's Disease)
(Addison's Disease)
The adrenal gland is a triangular shaped organ located on top of each kidney that secretes various hormones. Excessive secretion of hormones leads to high blood pressure and increased urine output; And if the secretion is low, anemia, lethargy, weakness, weight loss, low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and mental changes occur. When this deficiency is chronic, it is called 'Addison's disease'.
Major symptoms of adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease):
Sunburn or darkening (tan) all over the body even without exposure to the sun
• This tan will be abnormal compared to the person's normal skin color and will not have any defined borders or spots (sun tan lines). It is also called deep skin pigmentation or hyperpigmentation.
Nausea or vomiting
• Recurring illness over a long period of time and taking a long time to recover (usually longer than 24-48 hours). Its symptoms are more severe than those of common stomach ailments.
Strong craving for salt
• Cravings for salty foods; It is not a temporary or one-time desire, but happens often.
Other common signs and symptoms of adrenal insufficiency include:
• Excessive fatigue and weakness
• Weight loss
• Dizziness when standing
• Low blood pressure
• Lack of attention
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle weakness and spasms or tightness
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
: It controls high blood pressure by stimulating sympathetic nerve endings. It prevents capillary bleeding, nausea and vomiting. It causes compression or tightness in the chest and thorax. - Adrenalinum 2x, 3x
• : It improves memory and reduces harmful impulses, fear and impulsiveness. - Argentum nit.
• Its use relieves mental fear and anxiety, nausea and vomiting. It is helpful in treating anemia, especially when the body is deficient in iron. - Arsenicum alb.
: By stimulating the body's immune system, this drug removes atrophy and inflammation of the adrenal glands. - Iodine 2x
The adrenal gland is a triangular shaped organ located on top of each kidney that secretes various hormones. Excessive secretion of hormones leads to high blood pressure and increased urine output; And if the secretion is low, anemia, lethargy, weakness, weight loss, low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and mental changes occur. When this deficiency is chronic, it is called 'Addison's disease'.
Major symptoms of adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease):
Sunburn or darkening (tan) all over the body even without exposure to the sun
• This tan will be abnormal compared to the person's normal skin color and will not have any defined borders or spots (sun tan lines). It is also called deep skin pigmentation or hyperpigmentation.
Nausea or vomiting
• Recurring illness over a long period of time and taking a long time to recover (usually longer than 24-48 hours). Its symptoms are more severe than those of common stomach ailments.
Strong craving for salt
• Cravings for salty foods; It is not a temporary or one-time desire, but happens often.
Other common signs and symptoms of adrenal insufficiency include:
• Excessive fatigue and weakness
• Weight loss
• Dizziness when standing
• Low blood pressure
• Lack of attention
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle weakness and spasms or tightness
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
: It controls high blood pressure by stimulating sympathetic nerve endings. It prevents capillary bleeding, nausea and vomiting. It causes compression or tightness in the chest and thorax. - Adrenalinum 2x, 3x
• : It improves memory and reduces harmful impulses, fear and impulsiveness. - Argentum nit.
• Its use relieves mental fear and anxiety, nausea and vomiting. It is helpful in treating anemia, especially when the body is deficient in iron. - Arsenicum alb.
: By stimulating the body's immune system, this drug removes atrophy and inflammation of the adrenal glands. - Iodine 2x