Question 1

can dysfunctional adrenal gland(adrenal fatigue) lead to a low level of testosterone?

Accepted Answer

No: Adrenal "fatigue" is not a medical diagnosis.  It has been used to describe a set of symtoms that people have, usually unrelated to adrenal function.  Testosterone is made by the testicles and to a small degree by the ovaries.  There are other, less potent androgens made by the adrenal gland (dhea).

Question 2

what causes weakened adrenal glands?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Classically infection, or chronic use of steroids that suppress the normal function of the adrenal glands.

Question 3

could i donate my adrenal glands?

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Not indicated: The medullary portion of the adrenal is responsible for producing the adrenaline compounds and the cortex for expression of cortisone.  When an adrenal is lost replacement is not indicated since the functional loss is easily replaced with the necessary  oral mediation.

Question 4

could adrenal gland make you trip?

Accepted Answer

If you mean: dizzi, light headed, yes

but there a many other causes to trip

see MD

Question 5

what causes adrenal gland problems?

Accepted Answer

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 6

could one live without an adrenal gland?

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Absolutely!: Hi. You have 2 adrenal glands. If one has to be removed, don't worry, you'll do just fine with the one remaining! To your good health!

Question 7

how does my adrenal gland affect my body?

Accepted Answer

Often, yes: Addison's disease is an autoimmune disease which harms the cortex of the adrenal glands. However, anything that damages the adrenal cortex can also cause primary adrenal insufficiency.

Question 8

what do i do to revive the adrenal glands?

Accepted Answer

May not be needed: The adrenal makes cortisol and adrenaline, which are stress hormones. People who are stressed out are sometimes persuaded that it’s the adrenal’s fault. This is usually not true. "adrenal fatigue" is often a fake diagnosis.  Poor adrenal function is determined by an acth (cotrosyn) stim test, and not by measuring just one blood or saliva level. See an endocrinologist about this if necessary.

Question 9

describe the function of the adrenal gland?

Accepted Answer

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 10

what does the adrenal gland do for a person?

Accepted Answer

Adrenal gland: This is a very important hormone.
I recommend you go online and look for articles designed for non-doctors that will give you a lot of understandable information about the adrenal gland and others.
Once you have read a few articles and still have questions, don't hesitate to ask again!

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