Your doctor may suspect mononucleosis based on your signs and symptoms, how long they've lasted and a physical examination. He or she will look for signs like swollen lymph nodes, tonsils, liver or spleen, and consider how these signs relate to the symptoms you describe. Blood tests. Antibody tests.
Addison's disease symptoms usually develop slowly, often over several months, and may include: Extreme fatigue. Weight loss and decreased appetite. Darkening of your skin (hyperpigmentation) Low blood pressure, even fainting. Salt craving. Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) Nausea, diarrhea or vomiting.
In most cases, Addison's disease occurs when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the adrenal glands causing slowly progressive damage to the adrenal cortex. Signs & Symptoms The symptoms of Addisonâs disease can vary from one individual to another. Symptoms usually develop slowly over time and are usually vague and common to many conditions (nonspecific). This often leads to delays in the proper diagnosis of Addisonâs disease.