Adrenal Gland Disorders Treatment In Vijayawada
Each kidney has a set of triangular glands called adrenal glands. These glands are responsible for producing hormones such as cortisol, adrenal, etc. These are important for body functioning. Under or overproduction of these hormones causes adrenal gland disorders.
What are some types of adrenal gland disorders?
Here is the list of adrenal gland disorders that we treat:
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
This is a disorder that causes male sex traits to appear at an early age or inappropriately due to a defect in the pathway. This pathway regulates cortisol, aldosterone, and sex hormones that are responsible for the proper functioning of the body.
Addison's disease
Addison's disease is an autoimmune disorder due to which the adrenal glands produce insufficient hormones.
Cushing syndrome or hypercortisolism
When the adrenal glands produce excessive cortisol hormone then this syndrome is caused.
Adrenal suppression
This condition refers to the decreased production of cortisol hormone due to hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal suppression. Following preventive measures such as minimizing the usage of corticosteroid dose and therapy for the same can help alleviate the adrenal suppression condition.
Virilization
Virilization is a medical condition where there is a high production of male sex hormones only seen in females before attaining puberty. Due to an imbalanced condition of their sex hormones, they develop male-pattern hair growth in their cheeks, and chin, and acquire other male physical traits too. Adrenal cortical carcinoma cancerous tumors and the usage of anabolic steroids can also cause virilization.
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Pheochromocytoma
This is a noncancerous tumor that develops in the adrenal glands which is a part of the hormone-producing system. Pheochromocytoma starts growing in one adrenal gland and later develops to spread to the other adrenal glands as well. It causes high blood pressure, headaches, and panic attacks in the individual. Surgery can be performed to remove the tumour which helps reduce the blood pressure.
Neuroblastoma
Adrenal neuroblastoma condition is commonly seen in infants and children around the age of 10. This develops in nerve cells and affects many parts of the body. Neuroblastoma covers one-third of the adrenal gland which disturbs the sweating, heart rate, and blood pressure pattern in a person.
Hyperaldosteronism
This condition occurs due to the high production of the aldosterone hormone that is responsible for controlling blood pressure, body salt, and potassium.
Diagnosing adrenal disease often includes blood tests to measure hormone levels, imaging tests (CT or MRI) to look at the adrenal glands, and sometimes additional hormone stimulation tests. Treatment depends on the specific condition and may include hormone replacement therapy, medications to control hormone production, or, if necessary, surgical removal of the tumors.
If you suspect or have been diagnosed with adrenal disease, it is important to see an endocrinologist who specializes in adrenal disease for appropriate evaluation and treatment. The treatment and management approach varies depending on the specific disease and its cause.
Dr. Kartheek Nalluri is the best pediatrician and endocrinologist in Vijayawada. He provides the best treatment for adrenal gland disorders in Guntur, Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Gudivada, Tadepalligudem, Tanuku, Bhimavaram, Palakollu, and Narsapuram. For an appointment please call us @ +91 9494603555.