Some research and information sites put the number closer to 40-60 cases per 1 million population. See your doctor if you have signs and symptoms that commonly occur in people with addison’s disease, such as: Darkening areas of skin, Severe fatigue, Unintentional weight loss, Gastrointestinal problems, such as nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, Dizziness or fainting, Salt cravings, Muscle or joint pains.
Symptoms of adrenal crisis include: Abdominal pain, Difficulty breathing, Low blood pressure, Reduced consciousness. In most cases, symptoms are severe enough that patients seek medical treatment before a crisis occurs.
ACTH Stimulation Test is the most specific test for diagnosing Addison’s disease. In this test, blood cortisol, urine cortisol, or both are measured before and after a synthetic form of ACTH is given by injection.
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