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Addison's disease
Addison's disease is a medical condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones. The adrenal glands are small organs that sit above the kidneys and secrete important hormones that are responsible for maintaining body fluid and electrolyte levels and helps people responds to stress.
Is a type of:Adrenal gland disorders
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Rare
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