Question 1

i have a small pitutuary tumor and my right adrenal gland was removed in 2014 due to a tumor.

Accepted Answer

Any symptoms?: Your question was not clear. If you have any symptoms, please list those. Given your history, you should consult an endocrinologist.
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Question 2

i have 9mm nodule on my right adrenal gland. i also had a mibg scan done, what to do?

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Ask your doctor: Disposition depends on clinical symptoms and results of tests. Mibg scan shows functioning tumors such as pheochromocytoma .Symptoms of pheo include headache, sweating, palpitations, elevated blood pressure, anxiety.Nodule usually needs characterization by mri. Adrenocortical carcinoma can produce hormones with virilization and feminization.Some asymptomatic nodules followed such as benign adenoma.

Question 3

i have chronic  pain for  years and on narcotic  meds for 10. i have primary hyperaldestoronism.  right adrenal gland. any connection to meds or pain?

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CBD: I'm not an endocrinologist and no expert on your dx.  Are you a candidate for surgery? Can't they remove your right adrenal gland? About meds and pain. 10 yrs is a long time. I just wondered if you have ever looked into medical use of marijauna and specifically the use of CBD, cannabidiol as adjuvent to your pain management. It has become legal in many states. Just an option to consider.

Question 4

i have a 7cm adrenal adenoma on my right adrenal gland i also have high bp all tests result ok my urine smells like vitamin what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Large adenoma: I trust that conn's syndrome and cushingism have been ruled out as causes of hypertnesion. This is very large for an adrenal cortical adenoma, and you may wish to get a another opinion from the imaging specialists and the endocrine specialists as to whether it should perhaps be removed. Glad you're proactive, and good luck.

Question 5

i've a 7cm adrenal adenoma in my right adrenal gland.i also have high bp, but all tests result ok.lately my urine smells like vitamins.what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Check w/doctor: An adenoma that large definitely needs a full evaluation and consideration for possible surgery if indicated. If you also have a history of a pituitary adenoma, you definitely need an intensive work-up by a qualified endocrinologist. I doubt that the urine smell is associated with your other potential problems.

Question 6

is the size of right adrenal gland 2 7cm x 3 5cm in my abdomen consider dangerous and need to remove ? 
any medical treatment ?

Accepted Answer

No: Adrenal tumors less than 4 or 5 cm do not need to be removed or treated unless they appear malignant on ct scan or MRI (not common) or produce hormones.  Your doc should order blood and/or urine tests to rule out hormone production.  If ok a ct in 6 months is usually warranted, but nothing further.

Question 7

what are some of the medicines used to take care of adrenal gland?

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Several: There is cortisone and aldosterone replacement for deficiencies, plus several medications to suppress excess hormone secretion if present.

Question 8

if you only have one adrenal gland and heparin is given are there any precautions you need to take ?

Accepted Answer

Heparin: If you have no baseline coagulation problems which would contraindicate the use of anticoagulant therapy, and the heparin dose is appropriate, the adrenal gland is no more vulnerable than other body structures or organs.

Question 9

how does one come to know that his adrenal gland is not functioning properly? what happens?

Accepted Answer

Addison's disease: Inadequate adrenal function is called addison’s disease, and you usually feel very sick. Low bp, low blood sodium, high blood potassium. Poor adrenal function is determined by an acth (cotrosyn) stim test. See an endocrinologist if you have concerns.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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I have 9mm nodule on my right adrenal gland. i also had a mibg scan done, what to do?

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I have chronic pain for years and on narcotic meds for 10. i have primary hyperaldestoronism. right adrenal gland. any connection to meds or pain?

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I have a 7cm adrenal adenoma on my right adrenal gland i also have high bp all tests result ok my urine smells like vitamin what should i do?

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I've a 7cm adrenal adenoma in my right adrenal gland.i also have high bp, but all tests result ok.lately my urine smells like vitamins.what should i do?

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Is the size of right adrenal gland 2 7cm x 3 5cm in my abdomen consider dangerous and need to remove ? any medical treatment ?

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What are some of the medicines used to take care of adrenal gland?

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If you only have one adrenal gland and heparin is given are there any precautions you need to take ?

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How does one come to know that his adrenal gland is not functioning properly? what happens?

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

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