What Is the Adrenal Gland Function
Adrenal Glands Produce Hormones That Help Regulate Your Metabolism, Immune System, Blood Pressure, Response to Stress and Other Essential Functions. Adrenal...
Adrenal glands produce hormones that help regulate your metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress and other essential functions. Adrenal glands are composed of two parts — the cortex and the medulla — which are each responsible for producing different hormones.
What are the symptoms of adrenal gland problems?
- Upper body obesity, round face and neck, and thinning arms and legs.
- Skin problems, such as acne or reddish-blue streaks on the abdomen or underarm area.
- High blood pressure.
- Muscle and bone weakness.
- Moodiness, irritability, or depression.
- High blood sugars.
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What causes adrenal gland problems?
What causes adrenal disorders? Adrenal gland disorders are caused by problems with the glands themselves that cause overproduction or underproduction of hormones. They are also caused by problems in other glands, such as the pituitary gland. Genetics can also play a part in certain adrenal disorders.
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