Physical examination for Addison's disease
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Physical examination for Addison's disease
During a physical exam for Addison's disease, the health professional checks:
- For lightened or darkened areas on your skin.
- Your blood pressure when you are lying down and sitting up.
- Your skin and your weight, for signs of excess fluid loss.
Credits
| Author | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Alan C. Dalkin, MD - Endocrinology |
| Last Updated | March 23, 2006 |
| Last updated: | March 23, 2006 |
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| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Alan C. Dalkin, MD - Endocrinology |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman |
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