<P> Addison 's disease , also known as primary adrenal insufficiency and hypocortisolism , is a long - term endocrine disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough steroid hormones . Symptoms generally come on slowly and may include abdominal pain , weakness , and weight loss . Darkening of the skin in certain areas may also occur . Under certain circumstances , an adrenal crisis may occur with low blood pressure , vomiting , lower back pain , and loss of consciousness . An adrenal crisis can be triggered by stress , such as from an injury , surgery , or infection . </P>
<P> Addison 's disease , also known as primary adrenal insufficiency and hypocortisolism , is a long - term endocrine disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough steroid hormones . Symptoms generally come on slowly and may include abdominal pain , weakness , and weight loss . Darkening of the skin in certain areas may also occur . Under certain circumstances , an adrenal crisis may occur with low blood pressure , vomiting , lower back pain , and loss of consciousness . An adrenal crisis can be triggered by stress , such as from an injury , surgery , or infection . </P>
addison disease is caused by hyposecretion of hormones from the
addison disease is caused by hyposecretion of hormones from the
adrenal glands
adrenal glands