- What are the symptoms of adrenal gland disorders? - NICHD
The adrenal glands, located on the top of each kidney, are responsible for releasing different hormones Adrenal gland disorders occur when the adrenal glands produce too much or too little of these hormones
- About Adrenal Gland Disorders - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National . . .
The adrenal glands, located on the top of each kidney, are responsible for releasing different hormones Adrenal gland disorders occur when the adrenal glands produce too much or too little of these hormones
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
The adrenal glands of infants born with CAH cannot make enough of the hormone cortisol This hormone affects energy levels, blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and the body's response to stress, illness, and injury
- What causes adrenal gland disorders? - NICHD
Adrenal gland disorders are caused by problems with one or both adrenal glands or by problems with other glands, such as the pituitary gland Specific disorders can develop when the adrenal glands produce too few or too many hormones, or when too many hormones are introduced from an outside source 1
- What are some types of adrenal gland disorders? - NICHD
There are several types of adrenal gland disorders, each with its own symptoms and treatments
- Little Glands, Big Effects: Understanding and Treating Adrenal . . . - NICHD
The adrenal glands are vital to controlling the way the body reacts to stress, commonly called the "fight or flight" response The adrenal glands also produces hormones that are particularly important during puberty and pregnancy Adrenal gland disorders disrupt the production of hormones
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