Description:

Addison's disease also known as adrenal insufficiency is a rare illness that occurs when the adrenal glands produce insufficient cortisol and more frequently insufficient aldosterone. It is an autoimmune disease that affects some genetically predisposed people. The body's immune system has begun to target the adrenal gland. There are two types of adrenal insufficiency. Addison's disease is primarily caused by an autoimmune response in which the immune system attacks healthy tissues for unknown reasons. Addison's disease involves the immune system attacking the adrenal cortex which produces cortisol and aldosterone. Cortisol's primary function is to help the body respond to stress. It also regulates your body's protein carbohydrate and fat metabolism maintains blood pressure and cardiovascular function and reduces inflammation. Aldosterone aids your kidneys in regulating the amount of salt and potassium in your body as well as controlling blood volume and blood pressure. When your aldosterone levels are too low your kidneys are unable to maintain proper salt levels. This in turn lowers your blood pressure.

Cause:

Primary adrenal insufficiency : is caused by an autoimmune disease that damages your adrenal glands. Primarily adrenal insufficiency can also be caused by: Tuberculosis (or other infections) of the adrenal gland Adrenal gland cancer Adrenal gland bleeding  Secondary adrenal insufficiency: This is the result of the adrenal glands ceasing to produce hormones due to another illness. For instance if your pituitary gland is malfunctioning or if you abruptly quit taking a corticosteroid medication after taking it for a long time. Corticosteroids are used to treat asthma allergies arthritis cancer and immune system disorders.

Symptom:

Excessive fatigue feeble muscles Reduced appetite Reduction in weight Hyperpigmentation or darkening of the skin Decreased heart rate or low blood pressure Dizziness and fainting A craving for salt Low glucose levels (hypoglycemia) Nausea or vomiting. Diarrhoea Abdominal Pain Muscle or joint pain Irritability Depression Sexual dysfunction or loss of body hair in women

Ayurveda Treartments:

Deepanam ,Pachanam, Snehanam, Swedanam, Langanam, Nadi swedanam

Naturopathy Treartments:

Enema, Steam bath, Manipulative therapy, Acupuncture, Yogatherapy, Pranayama.