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Can thin people have high levels of cortisol?

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YES!!: Yes they can.... High cortisol levels can be due to many things, including stress, time of day of blood draw, and adrenal pathology (rare)

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

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High Cortisol: Cortisol is the stress hormone. It increases with physical and/or mental stress. It is possible for someone of any size to have an elevated cortisol level, at least temporarily.

Answered 7/23/2014

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