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What does simmonds disease affect?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Simmonds disease: It affects the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland in your brain, leading to emaciation, loss of hair & premature aging.

Answered 7/7/2013

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