adrenal glands

Addison’s Disease: Symptoms, Progression, Treatment

Brief overview Symptoms: Browning of the skin, fatigue and listlessness, low blood pressure, weight loss, fluid deficiency. Course of disease and prognosis: Treated, life expectancy is normal; untreated, the disease is fatal. In stressful situations, it is important to adjust the hormone dose to prevent a life-threatening Addisonian crisis. Diagnosis: Various laboratory tests, control of … Addison’s Disease: Symptoms, Progression, Treatment

The Adrenal Glands: Pocket-Sized Hormone Factory

Did you know that the adrenal glands are only called that because they are located next to the kidneys? Otherwise, the two organs have little to do with each other: The kidneys produce our urine and regulate blood pressure and acid-base balance; the adrenal glands, on the other hand, make hormones. What do the adrenal … The Adrenal Glands: Pocket-Sized Hormone Factory