Question 1

what are good ways i can fix burned out adrenals?

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Probably not adrenal: The adrenal makes cortisol and adrenaline, both are stress hormones. People who are stressed out and having trouble coping are sometimes persuaded that it’s the adrenal’s fault.  Although you may be feeling the effects of chronic stress, it is seldom due to adrenal problems. Poor adrenal function is determined by an acth (cotrosyn) stim test. See an endocrinologist if you have concerns.

Question 2

how can i recover really quickly from adrenal crash?

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Adrenal Crash: "adrenal crash" is not a medical term.  It occasionally is medical slang for the secondary adrenal insufficiency that follows prolonged exposure to steroids and abrupt withdrawal.  Usually a wean of steroid is needed to avoid this crash.   

Fatigue following strenuous activity is not an adrenal problem.  It is likely a needed recovery phase to repair muscle and rebuild glycogen stores.

Question 3

please tell me what is adrenal disease and what causes these?

Accepted Answer

BIG question!: Too much cortisol or too much aldosterone, too little aldosterone and/or cortisol, too much catecholamine, androgens, and/or cancers. Holy cow! Big question! Cushing's, primary hyperaldosteronism, secondary hyperaldosteronism, Addison's, secondary adrenal insufficiency, congenital adrenal hyperplasia (classical &amp; non-classical), pheochromocytoma, various malignancies, hemorrhage/infarct. Big topic

Question 4

what kind of dr should i see, and what tests should they perform, to check on my adrenal function?

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Adrenal: An internist can help; however, an  endocrinologist is a specialist that deals  with the endocrine glands of our body; test that can be perfomed to  check how the adrenal gland is working may include : corticosteroid level ( cortisol), catecholamine levels( epinephrine, norepinephrine), androgen level, aldosterone level, adrenocorticotropic hormone level (acth) etc...

Question 5

how is cortisol related to an adrenal imbalance?

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Adrenal hormones: Cortisol is one of the major hormones produced by the adrenal gland. Dysfunction of the adrenal gland or hormones that control adrenal gland function may affect cortisol production.

Question 6

what should i do if i experience an adrenal crisis?

Accepted Answer

Steroid injection: The most important medication to give during an adrenal crisis is steroid.  If this is a true adrenal crisis, a shot will be needed to get the hormone to your body quickly.  You will need fluids and a look at your electrolytes to make sure they are ok.

Question 7

how is a 7 x 8 x 9 mm in size adrenal nodule treated?

Accepted Answer

It is too small!: Small nodules in the Adrenal gland do not require any immediate treatment if they are asymptomatic and found incidentally(Incidentaloma ). If the nodule increases to a size of &gt;10 mm (1CM), then it will require periodic monitoring, perhaps once yearly to verify if it is growing in size or producing any hormones which can then produce symptoms. You may visit and consult an Endocrinologist if needed

Question 8

can adrenal myelolipomas cause rage? need expert opinions!

Accepted Answer

No: Adrenal myelolipomas are benign and for the most part asymptomatic.  They produce no hormones and are composed of fat and blood components.  On rare occasions they can get large When   producing symptoms, it is usually because they have become large, and are pressing on other organs or tissues nearby. They can then produce pressure symptoms or localized pain

Question 9

what is a adrenal adenoma?

Accepted Answer

Adenoma: Adenoma is benign growth.

Question 10

how is an adrenal tumor diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Imaging studies: Imaging studies (ct scan, mri, u/s) are used to diagnosed an adrenal tumor...Then you need lab tests to know if the tumor is producing hormones...

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