Addison's disease (also known as chronic adrenal insufficiency, or hypocortisolism) is a rare endocrine disorder. It occurs when the adrenal glands, seated above the kidneys, fail to produce enough of the hormone cortisol and, sometimes, the hormone aldosterone. Addison's disease refers specifically to primary adrenal insufficiency, in which the adrenal glands themselves malfunction.
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- Addison's Disease and Type I Diabetes Information about Schmidt's syndrome -- a polyglandular autoimmune syndrome involving adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease) plus autoimmune thyroid disease and/or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
- Addisons Disease Email list group open to anyone interested in making friends, sharing information and support with others affected by this disorder.
- Addison's Disease Self Help Group UK support group and registered charity, for men, women and children diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency.
- Addisons Village Message board for patients to find advice and support.
- Family Practice Notebook: Addison's Disease Describes this disorder, symptoms, signs, diagnosis and treatment.
- Addison's Disease Network Non-clinical advice via a discussion group for those who suffer from this rare disease. Incorporates Google translate for non-English users.
- Dr. James Wilson's Adrenal Fatigue Resource on adrenal fatigue, its causes, symptoms, related conditions and support recommendations.
- NHS Choices: Addison's Disease Provides information on this rare disorder of the adrenal glands. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and complications.
- Patient: Adrenal Insufficiency and Addison’s Disease Factsheet on this disorder, its description, epidemiology, causes, presentation, pathogenesis, investigations, associated diseases, management, complications and prognosis.