Addison's disease (primary adrenal insufficiency) is commonly caused by an autoimmune reaction. Several studies have suggested an increased risk of celiac disease in patients with Addison's disease.

Confusion arose because a patient with Addison's disease did not react to the administration of licorice extract in the expected manner. For a time it seemed that licorice might be effective only ...

Glucocorticoid replacement therapy reduces BMD in the femoral neck and lumber spine in patients with Addison disease, which potentially increases the risk of developing osteoporosis.

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