Question 1

what causes adrenal gland problems?

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Many causes: "adrenal problems" is a very broad question. Your adrenal produces hormones, including cortisol and adrenaline. We need these hormones to sustain life; they are increased in response to stress. Adrenal failure can be from autoimmunity; adrenal overactivity from tumors.  Alternative practitioners often allege “adrenal fatigue” from chronic stress. See an endocrinologist for adrenal problems.

Question 2

describe the function of the adrenal gland?

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Multifunctional: Very briefly, the adrenal gland can be divided between the cortex and medulla.  The cortex makes a variety of hormones which control salt balance, cortisol, and androgens.  The medulla primarily secretes norepinephrine and epinephrine. Functions of medulla and cortex are completely different as are the way their hormones are made and how they work.

Question 3

could you tell me what happens to the person whose adrenal gland is not functioning properly?

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Serious problems ari: Adrenal insufficiency is a serious condition. Any stressful events can precipitate a crisis causing nausea, vomiting, electrolyte imbalance, low blood pressure, shock and even death unless it is recognized in a timely manner and treated with IV fluids and steroids.

Question 4

can you tell me about tumor on adrenal gland?

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Primary and metastat: Functional adrenal tumors of the cental cortex region cause Cushings disease.  In the cortex one finds the pheochromocytoma which can be benign or malignant and produce hormonal activity elevating blood pressure.  Metastatic lesions are also found with the primary in kidney or lung.  In most cases, except for small benign adenoma, surgery indicated.

Question 5

does an abd ultraspund show the adrenal gland?

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Yes: Yes ultrsound even identifies adrenal in newborns. Technologist must purposely look for it .  It usually sits above kidney.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of adrenal gland disorder?

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Adrenal: The adrenal comprises 2 major parts - one that mediates " adrenalin" or catecholamines and the other that controls cortisone release, androgens, and a salt- retentive hormone called aldosterone. Depending on which part is affected symptoms differ.

Question 7

what sort of problem is an adrenal gland disorder?

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Endocrine: I will refer this to experts in endocrinology and reproductive endocrinology. Thanks for asking this important question.

Question 8

could you tell me about an adrenal gland disorder?

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Adrenal: What disorder do you have - too much adrenal hormone or too little? Surely you have seen a doctor about this.
If not, please do so.
Also go on-line and find some articles on adrenal gland disorders - there are many articles that are easy to read and understand. You could also go to your Public Library and look at some books about hormones.

Question 9

what does fullness in the left adrenal gland mean?

Accepted Answer

Different things: Usually means enlargement of adrenal gland. Enlarged adrenal gland can be seen in benign and malignant tumors, overgrowth or hyperplasia, infection, cyst,hemorrhage etc. Sometimes CT and blood tests are used to assess adrenal configuration and function.

Question 10

how should a benign adrenal gland cyst be treated ?

Accepted Answer

It shouldn't: There is no treatment. If it truly is a cyst.  If it is an adenoma, then there is still no real treatment, but sometimes the doctor will check hormone levels to make sure that it is not a functioning adenoma.

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