Medical history for Addison's disease

To help diagnose Addison's disease, your health professional may ask the following questions:

  • What symptoms have you had?
  • When did you notice the symptoms?
  • Have you been sick, had surgery, or had a severe injury lately?
  • Do you have a family history of Addison's disease?
  • Do you have a disease that can affect the adrenal glands, such as cancer, tuberculosis, or HIV infection?


Author: Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MSLast Updated: February 20, 2008
Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Alan C. Dalkin, MD - Endocrinology

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