In Addison's disease, the adrenal gland is damaged, and not enough cortisol and aldosterone are produced.Ībout 8,400 people in the UK have Addison's disease.
They produce essential hormones: cortisol, aldosterone and adrenaline. The adrenal glands are two small glands that sit on top of the kidneys.
Addison’s disease (also known as primary adrenal insufficiency or hypoadrenalism) is a rare disorder of the adrenal glands.
