Basic information description A rare disease that involves failure of the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands produce hormones (cortisol and aldosterone) that affect almost every body organ and tissue. These hormones help the body respond to stress, maintain blood pressure, help heart and blood vessel function, and are involved in metabolism. Addison's disease can occur in all age groups. It affects men and women equally. frequent signs and symptoms Symptoms may develop slowly over months...