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    Addison's Disease Patient Advocate
    Addison's Disease Patient Advocate
    Addison's Disease Patient Advocate
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    Addison's Disease Patient Advocate

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    For the most honest, objective opinion, HealthScouter provides a patient's view of the most common medical problems. Including hundreds of quotes, questions, and answers from patients themselves, this guide provides comprehensive information about a single condition for from perspective that matters: the patient's perspective. Understand how current patients approach their medical challenges, and help
    overcome your own. This reference will help you see through obscure medical jargon and limited treatment options and empower you to better understand the issues that really matter: Diagnosis + Symptoms + What to Expect + Treatment Options +
    Medical Terminology

    LanguageEnglish
    Publisherequitypress
    Release dateNov 16, 2011
    ISBN9781603322638
    Addison's Disease Patient Advocate

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      Addison's Disease Patient Advocate - equitypress

      Addison’s Disease

      Patient Advocate

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      Equity Press - HealthScouter.com

      5055 Canyon Crest Drive

      Riverside, California 92507

      www.healthscouter.com

      Purchasing this book entitles you to free updates at www.healthscouter.com/Addison’sDisease

      Edited By: Katrina Robinson

      Includes Addison’s Disease from Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addison’sDisease

      HealthScouter Addison’s Disease: Addison Disease Symptoms and Addison’s Disease Treatment (HealthScouter Addison’s Disease)

      ISBN: 978-1-60332-263-8

      Smashwords Edition

      Edited Components are Copyright (c) 2009 Equity Press

      Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2 or any later version published by the Free Software Foundation; with no Invariant Sections, no Front-Cover Texts, and no Back-Cover Texts. A copy of the license is included in the section entitled GNU Free Documentation License.

      HealthScouter and Equity Press do not provide medical advice. The contents of this book are for informational purposes only and are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek advice from a qualified physician or health care professional about any medical concern, and do not disregard professional medical advice because of anything you may read in this book or on a HealthScouter web site. The views of individuals quoted in this book are not necessarily those of HealthScouter or Equity Press.

      Equity Press does not endorse any company or product, and listing on the HealthScouter web site is not linked to corporate sponsorship. We do not make a claim to being comprehensive or up to date. If you would like to recommend information to include in this book, please contact us – we would be very happy to hear from you.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction and Motivation

      Introduction to Addison’s Disease

      Symptoms

      Clinical signs

      Addisonian crisis

      Diagnosis

      Suggestive features

      Testing

      Causes

      Adrenal dysgenesis

      Impaired steroidogenesis

      Adrenal destruction

      Treatment

      Maintenance treatment

      Epidemiology

      Prognosis

      Canine hypoadrenocorticism

      Adrenal Insufficiency

      Types

      Causes

      Symptoms

      Diagnosis

      Treatment

      Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Stimulation Test

      Versions of the test

      Preparation

      Administration

      Potential side effects

      Interpretation of results

      Cortisol stimulation

      Adrenocorticotropic hormone plasma test plus cortisol stimulation

      Aldosterone stimulation

      Other hormones and chemicals that will rise in the adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulation test

      Adrenoleukodystrophy

      Symptoms

      Diagnosis

      Pathophysiology

      X-linked

      Autosomal

      Treatment

      Prognosis

      Research

      Adrenomyeloneuropathy

      Presentation

      Relatives of an Affected Patient

      Adrenal Fatigue

      Autoimmune Adrenalitis

      Cortisol

      Physiology

      Effects

      Insulin

      Amino acids

      Gastric secretion

      Sodium

      Potassium

      Water

      Copper

      Immune system

      Bone metabolism

      Memory

      Additional effects

      Binding

      Regulation

      Factors affecting cortisol levels

      Factors generally reducing cortisol levels

      Factors generally increasing cortisol levels

      Pharmacology

      Biochemistry

      Biosynthesis

      Metabolism

      References: Addison’s Disease

      References: Adrenal Insufficiency

      References: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Stimulation Test

      References: Adrenoleukydystrophy

      References: Adrenomyeloneuropathy

      References: Adrenal Fatigue

      References: Autoimmune Adrenalitis

      References: Cortisol

      GNU Free Documentation License

      Introduction and Motivation

      Dear Reader,

      I like to think of myself as a polite, well-reasoned person. I rarely speak out or complain. When a waitress spills something on me, or if my meal is cold—or if I’m overcharged—I generally try to be as polite as possible. I don’t like to make very many waves. I often secretly hope that the manager will hear about my predicament and come out and offer me a free meal, or something similar. I generally hope that my polite and respectful demeanor pays off. And it does happen from time to time. You know, I think many people are brought up to believe that this is just good manners. It’s how you’re supposed to behave. And if you knew me personally, I think you’d agree that I’m generally pretty reserved. Of course my wife may raise an objection or two (!), but I really believe that it’s important to treat others as you would like to be treated. We’re talking about the golden rule here—it works well and it applies to almost every life circumstance.

      But I have to admit that when it comes to my health, or the health of someone I care about—all bets are off. I want to know what’s going on—when, why, where, and how. And I make these feelings known. I tend to get downright assertive. It’s just something I feel very strongly about. And I feel that when you are in a hospital, or if you’re brushing up against the healthcare system, that you should feel the same way. It’s unfamiliar turf, and the professionals who work in this system often take advantage of their positions. They may use some jargon to hide the whole truth— or they may say something without checking to make sure you understand completely. They may presentthe options that are best for them, perhaps the most profitable or convenient. Now I’m not saying this goes on everywhere. There are many professionals in thebusiness of health who go out of their way to make sure you have the best care. And I’m not suggesting that you should become a bully, or purposefully annoying—absolutely not. But I am suggesting that I think it’s OK for you to step outside of your typical comfort zone, and put on your patient advocate hat. Because you, the patient or patient advocate, care the most about your care—not the medical system or healthcare providers.

      HealthScouter was created to help patients become better advocates for their own medical care. Because when it comes to your healthcare, the stakes are high. There are none higher. And healthcare is one area where consumers (us, the sick people) are notoriously unaware of their options. And that’s why I’m publishing these books. To help you understand your options, and to help you get the best care possible. I want to help you become a better advocate for yourself and for your loved ones.

      It’s my sincere hope that you can take this book with you to the hospital, to be read in the waiting room or by the bedside—and when you see a relevant patient comment you can use this book to ask questions of your health care providers. My advice: Ask lots of questions! Providers are busy people who generally go about their business with little questioning, delivering care as they see fit—making quick decisions—and again, nobody is going to care as much about your health as you. So now, more than ever, you need tools at your disposal to get the best care possible. One of the tools at your disposal is this HealthScouter book and the material within. You need to be armed with questions, and you need to ask questions all of the

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