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    does addison disease run in familys

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    Addison's disease itself doesn't run in families because it is not a genetically inherited disease. However, in some cases, the underlying cause for Addison's disease may be genetic. If both parents have endocrine disorders, it is likely that their child will have an endocrine disorder that could lead to Addison's disease.


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    Addison's disease is not a directly inherited disease, but autoimmune diseases, to which addison's disease belongs, can be found in some families. In one third of addison's disease cases a familial association is found.



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