Addison's Disease (Hypocortisolism/Adrenal Insufficiency)
Channel: Nursing School Explained
Date: 2020-10-21

This video explains the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatment options, and nursing care for patients with Addison's  Disease. The negative feedback mechanism of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and its part in the control of glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids and androgens is delineated. 
Please also refer to the video about Cushing's disease (aka Hypercortisolism) on my channel Nursing School Explained for more information about this disorder of increased adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).

More videos about endocrine disorders can be found in the endocrine playlist of this channel:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGq925lbJaox0MA6ecyaebZxuFo3_-Cvh