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- 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 | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver . . .
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 are some types of adrenal gland disorders? - NICHD
There are several types of adrenal gland disorders, each with its own symptoms and treatments
- What are the treatments for adrenal gland disorders? - NICHD
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 hyperaldosteronism caused by a non-cancerous tumor in one adrenal gland is removing the affected gland using laparoscopic (pronounced la-puh-re-SKOP-ic) surgery
- What are the symptoms of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)?
Symptoms of classic CAH differ based on the enzyme deficiency but can include salt wasting, simple virilizing (also called non-salt wasting), and sometimes high blood pressure
- What are the treatments for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)?
What are the treatments for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)? Treatments for CAH include medication and surgery as well as psychological support 1,2,3,4 Medication Classic CAH Newborns with classic CAH should start treatment very soon after birth to reduce the effects of CAH Classic CAH is treated with steroids that replace the low hormones
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