About Adrenal Gland Disorders | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …
May 24, 2016 · 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 …
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May 24, 2016 · Adrenal gland disorders occur when the adrenal glands produce too much or too little hormone. Adrenal gland function also can be affected by hormones produced by other glands in the …
What are the symptoms of adrenal gland disorders?
May 24, 2016 · 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 …
Adrenal Gland Disorders | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver ...
Adrenal gland disorders occur when the adrenal glands produce too much or too little hormone. Adrenal gland function also can be affected by hormones produced by other glands in the body, such as the …
What causes adrenal gland disorders? - NICHD
May 25, 2016 · 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 …
What are the treatments for adrenal gland disorders? - NICHD
May 26, 2016 · For hyperaldosteronism caused by an excessive growth of normal cells in both adrenal glands, the treatment involves medications that block the effect of aldosterone. The treatment for …
What are some types of adrenal gland disorders?
May 24, 2016 · The normal activity of the adrenal glands can be suppressed—or reduced—when people take steroid medications (medicines that act like cortisol in the body) such as prednisone, …
How do health care providers diagnose adrenal gland disorders?
May 25, 2016 · Methods for diagnosing adrenal gland disorders differ depending on the specific disorder. For example, the severe form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is most commonly …
About Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia - NICHD
Mar 2, 2018 · CAH refers to a group of genetic disorders that affect the adrenal glands, which sit atop the kidneys and release hormones the body needs to function. CAH is caused by three disturbances: …
What causes normal puberty, precocious puberty, & delayed puberty ...
May 16, 2018 · Normal puberty is the body’s natural process of sexual maturation. In the majority of cases of precocious puberty, no underlying cause can be identified. Several factors can contribute to …