What Are Common Adrenal Disorders?
There are a number of disorders that can affect the adrenal glands, including:
- Cushing’s Disease, an excess of the hormone cortisol.
- Addison’s Disease, also known as hypoadrenalism.
- Pheochromocytoma, an adrenal tumor that secretes excess amounts of epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones are responsible for regulating important bodily functions such as heart rate and blood pressure. Pheochromocytomas are tumors affecting the adrenal medulla, the central portion of the adrenal gland. The vast majority of these tumors are benign (non-cancerous) and will not return once they are removed.
- Hormone Overproduction, which can produce a number of different symptoms.
- Hormone Underproduction, which can produce a wide range of symptoms.
