Transient Dizziness
You may have heard of Addison’s Disease, but you may not know that this condition is caused by low levels of carbon dioxide in the blood. Addison’s Disease is a rare condition that occurs when the adrenal glands fail to produce enough hormones. The adrenal glands are small glands located on top of the kidneys. They produce hormones essential for life, such as cortisol and adrenaline. Cortisol helps to regulate blood sugar levels and blood pressure, while adrenaline helps to respond to stress.
When the adrenal glands fail to produce these hormones, it can lead to several symptoms, such as fatigue, weakness, dizziness, weight loss, and skin darkening. In severe cases, Addison’s Disease can be life-threatening.
So, how exactly does low carbon dioxide lead to Addison’s Disease? Well, remember how we said that CO2 helps to regulate blood pressure? When levels of CO2 are too low, it can cause a drop in blood pressure. This can cause the adrenal glands to fail because they are not getting enough blood flow. Without enough blood flow, the adrenal glands cannot produce the hormones we need for good health.
