Hey people! We are back. So after the discussion of the reasons behind the symptoms of Addison disease. We will now move on to the treatment for this disease!
The cure for Addison disease is quite simple as Addison disease is due to lack of various hormone production
Thus, taking medication to replenish these hormones at regular intervals can elevate the symptoms. However, there is no full cure for this disease.
Since Addison disease is the lack of Cortisol and Aldosterone, treatment will then targets these hormones.
Treatment for this disease includes:
1.Cortisol replacement
A medicine called hydrocortisone is taken daily to increase the cortisol pool. The dosage is usually 15-30 mg total per day. However, the concentration is also dependent on the individual (Height, weight & gender).
2. Aldosterone replacement
Fludrocortisone is a substitute medicine for aldosterone. This medicine can help to regulate the blood pressure and also the salt levels.
*Fun fact: Eating more salty food can also be a suitable medication! :) YEAH MORE POTATO CHIPS! Hahaha! Just Kidding!!! :)
That's the end of this post and the end of Addison Disease! However, please stay tune to our blog as we will put up videos of patients with experience of Addison Disease! So please don't abandon us! :) BYE!
The cure for Addison disease is quite simple as Addison disease is due to lack of various hormone production
Since Addison disease is the lack of Cortisol and Aldosterone, treatment will then targets these hormones.
Treatment for this disease includes:
1.Cortisol replacement
A medicine called hydrocortisone is taken daily to increase the cortisol pool. The dosage is usually 15-30 mg total per day. However, the concentration is also dependent on the individual (Height, weight & gender).
2. Aldosterone replacement
Fludrocortisone is a substitute medicine for aldosterone. This medicine can help to regulate the blood pressure and also the salt levels.
*Fun fact: Eating more salty food can also be a suitable medication! :) YEAH MORE POTATO CHIPS! Hahaha! Just Kidding!!! :)
That's the end of this post and the end of Addison Disease! However, please stay tune to our blog as we will put up videos of patients with experience of Addison Disease! So please don't abandon us! :) BYE!
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