The Basics Of Addison's Disease
February 23, 2018
Named after Thomas Addison, a graduate of the University of Edinburgh Medical School, who first discovered and described the illness in 1855, Addison’s disease is a rare illness that affects one out of every 100,000 individuals. The disease can affect both men and women of any age, but it is predominantly diagnosed in middle-aged women, and former president John F. Kennedy was known to suffer from the condition as well. Learn more now about this autoimmune condition, its causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment options available for patients afflicted by it.