Addison’s Disease
Addison’s Disease – ETHOS HEALTH CARE
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- Treatment of Addison’s Disease
- Homeopathic Treatment of Addison’s Disease
- Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Addison’s Disease
- Psychotherapy Treatment of Addison’s Disease
- Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Addison’s Disease
- Surgical Treatment of Addison’s Disease
- Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Addison’s Disease
- Other Treatment of Addison’s Disease
- What is Addison’s Disease
- Symptoms of Addison’s Disease
- Causes of Addison’s Disease
- Risk factors of Addison’s Disease
- Complications of Addison’s Disease
- Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Addison’s Disease
- Precautions & Prevention of Addison’s Disease
Treatment of Addison’s Disease
Homeopathic Treatment of Addison’s Disease
The homeopathic medicines can help in stimulating the adrenal glands to improve the secretion of the hormones and thus control the disease process it provides good relief to patients with Addison’s disease. Some of the homeopathic remedies for Addison’s disease are:
- Natrum muriaticum
- Belladonna
- Calcarea carbonica
- Iodine
- Phosphorus
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Addison’s Disease
- Cortisol is replaced orally with hydrocortisone or cortisone acetate tablets taken once or twice a day.
- Aldosterone is replaced orally with a mineralocorticoid called fludrocortisone acetate (Florinef) tablets taken once a day. It is usually recommended that patients receiving aldosterone replacement therapy should increase their salt intake.
Surgical Treatment of Addison’s Disease
Patients with Addison’s disease who need surgery with general anesthesia are treated with injections of hydrocortisone and saline. Injections begin on the evening before surgery and continue until the patient is fully awake and able to take medication by mouth. The dosage is adjusted until the maintenance dosage given before surgery is reached.
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Addison’s Disease
- Take calcium-rich foods such as dairy products, oranges etc
- Drink 2 l of water every day
Other Treatment of Addison’s Disease
Ginger can be beneficial in lessening the symptoms of Addison’s disease. It stimulates digestion and acts as an anti-nausea aid to treat symptoms of nausea and vomiting.
What is Addison’s Disease
Addison’s disease is a disorder of the adrenal glands. It occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of their hormones.
Symptoms of Addison’s Disease
- Weakness and fatigue
- Weight loss
- Loss of appetite
- Depression or anxiety
- Low blood pressure and low blood sugar
- Nausea
- Joint pains
- Darkening of the skin
Causes of Addison’s Disease
- Destruction or malfunction of the adrenal glands
Risk factors of Addison’s Disease
- Family history of Addison’s disease
- Cancer
- Vitiligo
- Tuberculosis
- Diabetes
- Thyroid disease
Complications of Addison’s Disease
- Weakness of the bones
- Excess hair growth
- High blood pressure
- Gastritis
- Stomach ulcer
- insomnia
Diagnosis of Addison’s Disease
Your doctor will ask medical history and your signs and symptoms of the disease. He may undergo some of the following tests:
- Blood test – for Measuring your blood levels of sodium, potassium, cortisol and ACTH
- ACTH stimulation test
- Insulin-induced hypoglycemia test
- Imaging tests
Precautions &Prevention of Addison’s Disease
Unfortunately, there is really nothing you can do to prevent this disease.