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I just found out that my cortisone levels are pretty high? what are some conditions i should be worried about? (i am not on any meds)
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Many factors: 1-cushings syndrome a metabolic disorder caused by overproduction of corticosteroid hormones by the adrenal cortex and often involving obesity and high blood pressure 2-stress 3-hypercortisolism 4-diabetes 5-depression.
Answered 8/10/2017
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A variety of oma's: Pituitary adenoma, adrenal adenoma, adrenocortical carcinoma, and other tumors (lung, pancreas, thyroid, ) can produce to much cortisol, either directly or indirectly. If a tumor is found to be the cause, many of these are benign. They can be removed surgically.
Answered 11/27/2017
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