Adrenal insufficiency

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Adrenal insufficiency
TermAdrenal insufficiency
Short definitionAdrenal insufficiency (uh-DREE-nul IN-suh-FIH-shen-see) A rare condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones. Symptoms include weight loss, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness, fatigue, low blood sugar, low blood pressure, and blotchy or dark skin. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Adrenal insufficiency - (pronounced) (uh-DREE-nul IN-suh-FIH-shen-see) A rare condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones. Symptoms include weight loss, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness, fatigue, low blood sugar, low blood pressure, and blotchy or dark skin. Most cases of the disorder are caused by problems with the immune system, but it can also be caused by infections, cancer, or other diseases. Also called Addison's disease

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