Invisible Ailments
Hormone disorders can be tricky to diagnose, but often the root cause is something else With a mix of concerning symptoms, a 54-year-old Grayslake woman visited her endocrinologist. Heart palpitations, severe headaches, panic attacks — she wanted answers. George Thott, MD, endocrinologist at Northwest Community Healthcare, part of NorthShore University HealthSystem, screened the woman for adrenal […]
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Signs, Symptoms of Adrenal Insufficiency Often Worsen Over Many Months
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is adrenal insufficiency? Is it the same as Addison’s disease? ANSWER: There are a few forms of adrenal insufficiency, which is an uncommon disorder caused by the adrenal glands not making enough of certain hormones. Primary adrenal insufficiency, also known as Addison’s disease, is one form. Your adrenal glands are located […]
