WHAT IS IT?
The adrenal glands are small, triangular glands located above the right and left kidneys. They produce hormones that help regulate metabolism, the immune system, blood pressure, stress management, and other essential functions.
OPERATION
They consist of two parts—the cortex and the medulla—which are responsible for producing different hormones.
The hormones produced by the adrenal glands are:
- cortisol
- aldosterone
- DHEA
- adrenal steroid hormones, epinephrine (adrenaline), and norepinephrine (noradrenaline).
Excessive production or deficiency of these hormones leads to disorders of adrenal gland function, with various effects on the body.
INVESTIGATION
An endocrinologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating adrenal gland disorders, who will prescribe the appropriate treatment to restore balance to the adrenal hormones. At the clinics CarE MediC clinics, we perform tests on the adrenal glands and the hormones involved in their function, and then treat any disorders or diseases affecting them.
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In summary, adrenal disorders include:
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Adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease)
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Excessive secretion of adrenal hormones
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Cushing’s Syndrome
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Conn’s Syndrome
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Pheochromocytoma