Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) includes a group of genetic (inherited) disorders that affect your adrenal glands. These two glands release hormones that help maintain normal body functions.

An Addisonian crisis happens when the body cannot produce enough cortisol during a sudden stress event. It typically occurs in people with Addison’s disease and requires immediate medical treatment.

CAH is a condition in which a gene that tells the body how to make an enzyme called 21-hydroxylase, which helps make cortisol and aldosterone, doesn't work properly. For you to have CAH, both of your ...

Individuals taking steroid tablets for more than 3 months are over 6 times more likely to be diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency than those treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, ...

Addison’s disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones. It can lead to a range of symptoms, such as freckles and darkened patches on the skin, including on the face. The ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – Adrenal nodules or tumors should be addressed, so it’s important to know how to select the best medical professionals for treatment of adrenal disease. Adrenal Surgeon with the ...

Despite the popularity of the topic on TikTok, most medical experts agree that while debilitating exhaustion is very much a thing, the medical condition is not. Some people who are chronically tired ...

Hormonal disruptions experienced by people with Addison disease can cause many health concerns and may shorten lifespan. Effective treatment can improve your outlook. Share on Pinterest Cavan ...

Addison’s disease and Cushing disease both relate to the adrenal glands and the production of cortisol and aldosterone. Addison’s disease causes a lack of cortisol, while Cushing disease causes excess ...

Sometimes no matter how much you rest or how much you sleep, eat, or try to rest, sometimes you are so tired and down, that nothing seems to work. While these are common symptoms and could be due to ...

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center treats the full range of cancers that can affect endocrine glands, including your adrenal glands. Our endocrine tumor experts are UW Medicine doctors who also see ...