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.
Addison's disease can occur at any age and in both sexes. Adrenal insufficiency occurs because the outer layer of the adrenal glands is destroyed. Symptoms of Addison's disease include fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, muscle pain, joint pain, weakness and dizziness. Treatment requires the replacement of the low levels of hormones with medications such as hydrocortisone or prednisone to replace cortisol, and fludrocortisone, if aldosterone levels are low.