adrenal insufficiency
Britishnoun
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Fortunately, true disorders of cortisol like Cushing’s syndrome and adrenal insufficiency are incredibly rare: According to the Cleveland Clinic, 40–70 people in 1 million have cortisol that is too high and 100–140 people in 1 million have cortisol that is too low.
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Adrenal insufficiency, also known as Addison’s disease, was a fatal condition until hydrocortisone was invented in the 1930s.
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Nowadays, people with adrenal insufficiency have mostly normal lifespans.
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Instead, I developed adrenal insufficiency, which is when your cortisol is too low.
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Following the treatment, Eleanore has lost a significant amount of her eyesight, while she has an underactive thyroid and adrenal insufficiency.
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