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
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
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 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
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