Addison’s disease is marked by deficiencies of aldosterone and cortisol, hormones produced in the adrenal glands. Aldosterone deficiency impairs water and sodium retention, which may lead to dehydration and hypovolemic shock.
symptoms of Cushing syndrome
weight gain.
obesity.
fatty deposits, especially in the midsection, the face (causing a round, moon-shaped face), and between the shoulders and the upper back (causing a buffalo hump)
purple stretch marks on the breasts, arms, abdomen, and thighs.
thinning skin that bruises easily.
