Addison's disease is a rare auto-immune illness which results in failure of the adrenal glands. We have recently seen two patients with this condition. It is easy to miss if not tested for appropriately
Addison's disease is a rare auto-immune illness which results in failure of the adrenal glands. We have recently seen two patients with this condition. It is easy to miss if not tested for appropriately.
In addition "adrenal weakness" has become a favourite diagnosis of non medical practitioners who may recommend spurious saliva testing- which is not appropriate to diagnose this condition. We are also actively involved in the synacthen testing process at our local laboratory The Doctors Laboratory.
The synacthen test uses a hormone injection to test how well the adrenal glands produce cortisol. It involves stimulating the adrenal glands and then checking to see if they respond. Synacthen is another name for tetracosactide, the chemical used in the test.
The adrenal glands are endocrine glands. This means they make and release (secrete) hormones. Hormones are chemicals which are released into the bloodstream. They act as messengers, affecting cells and tissues in distant parts of your body. The adrenal glands produce hormones which help to control a number of the body's functions.
At SameDayDoctor, we have private doctor walk-in clinics in London and Manchester. Our private clinics are open up to 7 days per week and offer the full range of blood and urine testing for a wide range of conditions.
