Addison's disease is caused by undersecretion of cortical hormones, resulting in muscle weakness, salt loss, and potential fatality under stress.
La enfermedad de Addison es una subsecreción de hormonas corticales que causa debilidad muscular, pérdida de sales y puede ser fatal en situaciones de estrés.
| Front | Addison's disease |
|---|---|
| Back | Cause: undersecretion of cortical hormones Symptoms: (a general metabolic disturbance) • Weakness of muscles • Loss of salts • Stress situations (eg cold) lead to death |
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