What is the 'chronic adrenal insufficiency' that singer Dean suffers from? Fatigue + loss of appetite + craving for salty foods → Sunbathing is important [Star Issue]

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Public interest has focused on chronic adrenal insufficiency, which singer Dean is experiencing.

On the 24th, Dean appeared on MBC's "I Live Alone," revealing his daily life as a fourth-year solo resident.

After waking up, Dean sat leisurely gazing at the wall of the yard in his two-story house. He was seen healing with his pet dog "Haet-nim" in a quiet atmosphere where only bird sounds could be heard.

"I'm always sitting there. It's my favorite spot," Dean said, adding, "Did I have chronic adrenal insufficiency? I've been told I need to get plenty of sunlight."

He continued, "The tree right in front is a magnolia tree. In spring, the magnolias bloom fully, and when snow falls in winter, it accumulates between the branches. It's wonderful. Haet-nim always rests there too. I'm completely captivated by that scenery."

After the broadcast, curiosity grew about the chronic adrenal insufficiency Dean confessed to. Chronic adrenal insufficiency refers to a condition where the small hormone-producing gland called the adrenal gland, located on top of the kidney, fails to function properly and cannot produce enough hormones essential for sustaining life. It is also commonly known by its representative disease name, Addison's disease.

Symptoms of chronic adrenal insufficiency include severe fatigue, lethargy, weight loss, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain. There may also be orthostatic hypotension causing dizziness when standing up from a seated position, hyperpigmentation of the skin, gums, or scar areas turning dark, and a tendency to repeatedly crave salty and sweet foods.

To recover, sunbathing and sufficient rest are crucial. Sunlight helps regulate the secretion of melatonin, the sleep hormone, and serotonin, the happiness hormone, restoring the disrupted biological rhythm to normal. Additionally, one should follow a diet centered on fresh vegetables rich in vitamin C and magnesium while reducing refined carbohydrates and sugar. It is also necessary to avoid relying on caffeine and alcohol.

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