Reasons behind the symptoms of Addison disease - 2

Hi Hi people! As mentioned in the previous post, we will be bringing you guys on another field trip. Today's trip we are visiting only one land, however, there will be 3 stations to stop by!

So in this land, we will discuss the reasons for another 3 symptoms of Addison Disease. They are: Salt craving, Dehydration and Postural hypotension.

People are you READY? Let's......go!:)

1st Station: Salt Craving Street.

Sodium levels in the blood are regulated by aldosterone. When aldosterone levels are low, it causes the sodium levels in blood to drop. When sodium levels drop, it will cause the body to crave for more salty food. This happens as the body wants to increase the sodium levels in blood and eating more salty food will aid the increase.

2nd Station: Water Avenue.

When the body's sodium levels are not replaced, our cell will start to lose sodium. During the process of losing sodium, cells will also lose water. Thus when cells loses water, our body will dehydrate and causes one to have the need of drinking more water.

However, a major problem will occur when you try to hydrate yourself by drinking more water. This is so, as drinking more water will further dilute the sodium concentration in your blood.





Final Station: Pressure Village

Decrease in aldosterone levels causes the amount of sodium in the blood to drop. This will then lead to a reduced blood volume, fluid and hence blood pressure. Thus hypotension will occur.

So are you guys wondering what is postural hypotension?

Postural hypotension is also a form of low blood pressure where one will feel dizzy when standing up!








So with this, we will end our fascinating trip. So we shall see you guys again in the next post! BYE!:)

Credits:

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Addisons-disease/Pages/Introduction.aspx

http://novusdetox.com/press/dependence.php?include=139840
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/orthostatic-hypotension/basics/definition/con-20031255
http://pixgood.com/dehydration-clipart.html