Adrenal Disorders
The adrenal glands are small glands located on top of each kidney. They produce hormones that you can’t live without, including sex hormones and cortisol. Cortisol helps you respond to stress and has many other important functions.
Symptoms of Adrenal Gland Disorders:
The adrenal glands, located on the top of each kidney, are responsible for releasing different hormones. Adrenal gland disorders occur when the adrenal glands produce too much or too little of these hormones. Symptoms of these Adrenal Disorders:
- Extreme fatigue
- Weight loss and decreased appetite
- Darkening of your skin (hyperpigmentation)
- Low blood pressure, even fainting
- Salt craving
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
- Nausea, diarrhea or vomiting (gastrointestinal symptoms)
- Abdominal pain
- Muscle or joint pains
- Irritability
- Depression or other behavioral symptoms
- Body hair loss or sexual dysfunction in women
Treatment for Adrenal Disorder
Often, an underlying condition causes your adrenal glands to not produce sufficient amounts of certain hormones.If you’re experiencing symptoms of adrenal fatigue, your first step should be a thorough evaluation by your doctor. If your doctor rules out biological explanations of your symptoms, they may look into possible mental health conditions such as:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Reactions to high stress lifestyle/environment
Talk with your doctor about the possibility that your symptoms could be triggered by multiple causes. Discuss formulating a personalized plan that might involve a combination of counselling, medications, supplements, and lifestyle changes.
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Benefits of Adrenal Disorder Treatments
- Strengthens Immune System
- Increase Metabolism
- Improve Sexual Development and Function
- Regulates Blood Pressure
- Decrease Stress and Anxiety
How do you fix Adrenal Problems?
Treatments for adrenal disorders may include:
Medication to stop excess hormone production
Hormone replacement, if levels are too low
Surgery to remove tumors of the adrenal or pituitary glands.
Our physician will discuss treatment options and help you decide what’s right for you.
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