MS: Addison's Disease vs Cushing's Disease
ADDISON’S DISEASE CUSHING’S DISEASE Definition Hyposecretion of adrenocortical hormones leading to: § Metabolic disturbances (sugar) § Fluid and electrolyte imbalances (salt) § Deficiency of neuromuscular function (salt and sex) Hypersecretion of adrenocortical hormone Predisposing Factors 1. Atrophy of the Adrenal gland 2. Fungal infections 1. Hyperplasia of Adrenal gland 2. Tubercular infection (MILIARY – TB to adjacent organs) Signs and Symptoms 1. hypoglycemia (TIRED) a. T remors and tachycardia b. I rritability c. R estlessness d. E xtreme fatigue e. ...