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 | Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Alan C. Dalkin, MD - Endocrinology |
| Last Updated | February 20, 2008 |
Author:Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Last Updated: 02/20/2008
