Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an inherited disorder of the adrenal glands. The condition is often diagnosed at birth. It means the child will either not produce adrenal hormones or will produce them in the wrong amounts. There is no ... [... more]
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Lupus and medications
Steroids (or corticosteroids) are synthetic hormones that mimic the action of cortisone, a naturally occurring hormone produced by the adrenal glands. These drugs are usually taken in tablet form but may be injected in the case of a particularly ... [... more]
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Addison's disease
Addison's disease is a rare endocrine disorder. It occurs when the adrenal glands cannot produce sufficient hormones (corticosteroids). It is thought to be caused by an autoimmune disorder. Addison's disease is managed with steroid ... [... more]
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Cushing's syndrome
Cushing's syndrome, or hypercortisolism, is a collection of hormonal disorders characterised by high levels of the hormone cortisol. Causes include tumours of the pituitary and adrenal glands, certain tumours in other areas of the body, and ... [... more]
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Hormones - cortisol
Cortisol is a hormone made by the adrenal glands. Some disorders such as arthritis, skin disorders and asthma can be treated with synthesised cortisol, called cortisone or corticosteroids. A common side effect of such treatment is osteoporosis. ... [... more]
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