Question 1

could i donate my adrenal glands?

Accepted Answer

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 2

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 3

hi, do you think i can donate adrenal glands?

Accepted Answer

No: Hi. No, no one is doing adrenal transplants. There is not a need for adrenals. Since you seem to care about helping, make your you're down as a donor on your driver's license: people on transplant lists are dwindling waiting for kidneys, heart, liver, lungs.

Question 4

what are the adrenal glands and what do they do?

Accepted Answer

Endocrine gland: The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys and their main function is to make hormones. The adrenal glands make hormones in response to stress (cortisol, epinephrine), hormones that affect kidney function and blood pressure (aldosterone), and sex hormones (androgens). These hormones circulate all around the body to affect the target organs and tissues.

Question 5

what is best what to treat your adrenal glands ?

Accepted Answer

Adrenal gland: What are you treating them for? The treatment depends on what problem you have with them. In cushing's syndrome, the adrenals make too much cortisol and in addison's disease they make too little. The treatment of these diseases is quite different. Please rephrase your question for a meaningful answer.

Question 6

what is the function of adrenal glands in adults?

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 7

can the removal of the adrenal glands lead to death?

Accepted Answer

Please explain: If there's no functioning adrenal cortex, then life depends on cortisol being replaced for the rest of your life. I'm going to assume you're not using healthtap for homework; if this is a situation that applies to you (cancer surgery? Inoperable pituitary adenoma?), have a frank talk with your physician. Good luck.

Question 8

what's the best way for me to check my adrenal glands?

Accepted Answer

ACTH test: The adrenal makes cortisol and adrenaline, both of which are stress hormones. People who are stressed out and having trouble coping are sometimes persuaded that it’s the adrenal’s fault. This is usually not true. Poor adrenal function is determined by an acth (cotrosyn) stim test. See an endocrinologist if you have concerns.

Question 9

could masturbation tax the adrenal glands?

Accepted Answer

No. Just not true.: I'm sorry someone told you something that foolish. It won't give you addison's disease, and it won't make you short, fat, stupid, hairy, ugly, smooth, infertile, or an unfit husband / father. Your adrenals get you through the most intense physical and mental stress -- while enjoying your body makes it possible for you to relax, sleep, and become a functioning adult.

Question 10

what ultrasound looks at the adrenal glands?

Accepted Answer

Retroperitoneal US: Exam should include the adrenals, but they are hard to see with ultrasound unless abnormally large.

They are not usually commented on in an us report unless clearly abnormal.

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