Addison disease

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Addison disease

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Addison disease is a condition characterized by insufficient production of adrenal hormones, specifically cortisol and aldosterone. Cortisol helps to regulate blood pressure by increasing it when necessary, so its deficiency in Addison disease can lead to low blood pressure. Aldosterone helps to regulate sodium and potassium levels in the blood, so its deficiency in Addison disease can lead to low sodium levels and high potassium levels. Therefore, all of the above options (lowering blood pressure, decreasing blood sodium levels, and increasing blood potassium levels) are correct.

Addison Disease