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Low cortisol levels can cause a range of symptoms, including fatigue, unintentional weight loss, poor appetite, low blood pressure, a round, flushed face, rapid weight gain, increased blood pressure, and osteoporosis.
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To confirm a diagnosis of Addison's disease, a synacthen stimulation test may be performed to measure cortisol levels in the blood.
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Adrenal insufficiency occurs when the adrenal glands don’t make enough of the hormone cortisol. You have two adrenal glands. They are located just above the kidneys. They work with the hypothalamus and pituitary glands in the brain. Cortisol helps break down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in your body.
Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison's Disease) - Hopkins Medicine
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Addison's disease, also called adrenal insufficiency, is an uncommon illness that occurs when the body doesn't make enough of certain hormones. In Addison's disease, the adrenal glands make too little cortisol and, often, too little of another hormone, aldosterone.
Addison's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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Low cortisol levels can cause any of the following symptoms: Fatigue and morning sluggishness Depression Anxiety Weakened immune system and increased susceptibility to infection and sickness Loss of resilience in…
Low Cortisol Levels: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatments
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If cortisol in your blood is low or your symptoms strongly suggest Addison's disease, you'll need to have a synacthen stimulation test to confirm the diagnosis.
The GP may refer you to an endocrinology unit (a unit that specialises in the study of hormones) for the test.
Addison's disease - Diagnosis - NHS
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