Medical history for Addison's diseaseTo 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?
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