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- Cortisol: What It Is, Function, Symptoms Levels - Cleveland Clinic
Cortisol is a steroid hormone that your adrenal glands (the glands on top of your kidneys) make Cortisol affects several aspects of your health and helps regulate your body’s response to stress
- Cortisol Test: What It Is, Purpose, Types Results
A cortisol test measures the level of cortisol in your blood, pee or spit It can help diagnose certain conditions, like Addison’s disease or Cushing syndrome
- Cushing Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms Treatment
Cortisol is a steroid hormone commonly called the “stress hormone ” Your body releases extra cortisol during times of stress Cortisol helps by: Increasing your heart rate Increasing your blood pressure Managing your blood glucose Managing your respiration Increasing your muscle tension
- Dexamethasone Suppression Test - Cleveland Clinic
A dexamethasone suppression test (DST) measures how your cortisol levels respond to a medication called dexamethasone Healthcare providers mainly use a dexamethasone suppression test to diagnose Cushing syndrome
- Addisons Disease: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms Treatment
Addison’s disease is a rare chronic condition in which your adrenal glands don’t produce enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone It's most often caused by an autoimmune attack
- Cortisone Shots (Steroid Injections): Benefits Side Effects
Corticosteroids (steroids) are manufactured drugs that closely resemble cortisol, a hormone your adrenal glands produce They temporarily reduce your immune system’s activity to decrease inflammation
- Hydrocortisone Tablets: Uses Side Effects - Cleveland Clinic
Hydrocortisone tablets are a steroid medication that decreases inflammation, slows down an overactive immune system or replaces the cortisol hormone that helps your body respond to stress
- Adrenal Crisis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis Treatment
An adrenal crisis is a condition in which your adrenal glands don’t make enough of the hormone cortisol It’s a life-threatening complication of adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease)
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