Addison's Disease Home page Send to a friend Print this page Search for new topic
Definition
Incidence
Risk Factors
Symptoms
addisonian crisis
Evaluation
Treatment
specialist
Home Care
anorexia
constipation
diarrhea
warning signs
Complications
Underlying Cause
primary disease
secondary disease
Anatomy
Physiology
aldosterone
cortisol
epinephrine
norepinephrine
Trusted Sites
Addison's Disease Home Care
Home care for Addison's disease includes:
  • Wear a medical ID bracelet or necklace.
    • Label should read: Takes daily cortisone for Addison's disease
  • Carry a cortisol injection kit for emergencies.
  • Take prescribed medications as directed.

Continue to Addison's Disease Home Care: Anorexia
View more Kidney and adrenal gland problems topics
Related Topics:
About freeMD FAQ Terms of Use New Visitor Feedback
freeMD is provided for information purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a physician. Please review our terms of use.

Last Updated: Mar 11, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
Copyright 1989-2008 DSHI Systems, Inc.   Powered by: freeMD
Site Map
Addison's Disease References: