![]() ![]() Decreased or absent sex drive (men only). ![]() Increased facial hair growth (women only).Upper body obesity (round face and neck) thinning arms and legs.There are a few different adrenal gland disorders and each one has different symptoms. Each is different and each will be discussed including symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. There are five primary adrenal gland disorders: Cushing’s Syndrome, Hyperaldosteronism, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), Pheochromocytoma/Paraganglioma, and Addison’s Disease. Major problems occur when the adrenal glands produce too many or too few hormones. ![]() Problems inside the adrenal gland can be caused by disease or infection in or around the gland. The hypothalamus, a part of the brain, or pituitary glands can sometimes fail to produce hormones that control the adrenal glands. If the adrenal glands are not operating properly, the cause could be outside the gland. The glands produce various hormones in the body and these hormones trigger reactions in the body in all of the other systems. Adrenal glands are responsible for many of the body’s different functions and processes.
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