What is Addison's disease? Mention its symptoms. - Vidyadip

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What is Addison's disease? Mention its symptoms.

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It is the disorder caused by the underproduction of aldosterone and glucocorticoids by adrenal cortex.
The carbohydrate metabolism is affected leading to extreme weakness and fatigue.

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