What does AAA mean in BRITISH MEDICINE

Alacrimia is a condition characterized by dry eye syndrome. People with alacrimia lack tears or normal tear production, leading to irritation of the eyes and difficulty with vision.

Achalasia is a rare esophageal disorder that affects motor function of the esophagus. It is characterized by difficulty swallowing both liquids and solids due to impaired muscle tone in the walls of the esophagus.

Addisonianism is an endocrine disorder caused by a deficiency in certain hormones produced by the adrenal glands. It has wide-ranging symptoms including chronic fatigue, decreased appetite, weight loss, abdominal pain and darkening of the skin.

These three conditions may be confused for one another because they share overlapping signs and symptoms such as weight loss and abdominal pain. However, each condition has its own distinct pathology that must be identified in order to provide effective treatment.

These three conditions can be differentiated through laboratory tests including analysis of tear production in cases of alacrimia, studying x-rays or an endoscopy for cases of achalasia, and conducting blood tests to measure hormone levels in cases of Addisonianism.