Addison’s disease occurs when the adrenal glands above the kidneys do not produce an adequate amount of cortisol and aldosterone. These hormones are essential because they regulate the function of tissues and organs. Aldosterone controls the balance of blood potassium levels, and if too little aldosterone is produced, the body cannot regulate the amount of potassium in the blood.

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