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Adrenal insufficiency is a rare disorder. It is the opposite of Cushing syndrome and is characterized by low levels of adrenal hormones. The symptoms include weight loss, poor appetite, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, darkening of skin only in primary adrenal insufficiency , abdominal pain, among other. The causes of primary adrenal insufficiency may include autoimmune disorders, fungal and other infections, cancer rarely , and genetic factors. Although adrenal insufficiency usually develops over time, it can also appear suddenly as an acute adrenal failure adrenal crisis.
It has similar symptoms, but the consequences are more serious, including life-threatening shock, seizures, and coma. These may develop if the condition is left untreated. Adrenal insufficiency can also result from a genetic disorder called congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Children who are born with this disorder are missing an essential enzyme necessary to produce cortisol, aldosterone or both.
At the same time, they often experience excess of androgen, which may lead to male characteristics in girls and precocious puberty in boys. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia can remain undiagnosed for years depending on the severity of the enzyme deficiency. In more severe cases, infants may suffer from ambiguous genitalia, dehydration, vomiting and failure to thrive. Sometimes, adrenal glands may develop nodules that produce too much of certain hormones.
Nodules 4 centimeters or larger and nodules that show certain features on imaging increase suspicion for malignancy. Both benign and cancerous nodules may produce excessive amounts of certain hormones, which is referred to as a functional nodule. Functional tumors, malignant tumors or nodules greater than 4 centimeters are recommended to be referred for surgical evaluation.
Cushing syndrome results from excessive production of cortisol from the adrenal glands. The symptoms may include weight gain and fatty deposits in certain areas of the body, such as the face, below the back of the neck called a buffalo hump and in the abdomen; thinning arms and legs; purple stretch marks on the abdomen; facial hair; fatigue; muscle weakness; easily bruised skin; high blood pressure; diabetes; and other health issues.
Each adrenal gland weighs 4—5 g in an adult. Adrenals are first detected at 6 weeks' gestation. Each adrenal gland is composed of two distinct parts: the outer part called the adrenal cortex and the inner adrenal medulla. The adrenal glands secrete different hormones which act as 'chemical messengers'. These hormones travel in the bloodstream and act on various body tissues to enable them to function correctly.
All adrenocortical hormones are steroid compounds made from cholesterol. Adrenocorticotropic hormone ACTH , secreted by the anterior pituitary gland , primarily affects release of glucocorticoids and adrenal androgens by the adrenal gland and, to a much lesser extent, also stimulates aldosterone release.
Catecholamines include adrenaline , noradrenaline and small amounts of dopamine — these hormones are responsible for all the physiological characteristics of the stress response, the so called 'fight or flight' response. This causes high blood pressure, which is resistant to conventional blood pressure control tablets, and salt disturbances.
High blood pressure may cause headaches and visual problems. In rare cases, the adrenal glands can become either overactive or underactive. The two main glucocorticoid-related disorders resulting from these are Cushing's syndrome and Addison's disease , respectively. Cushing's syndrome is due to overactive adrenal glands from excessive production of cortisol. The clinical findings include thinning and bruising of the skin, obesity , diabetes , psychiatric disturbances, high blood pressure, muscle weakness, osteoporosis , excessive facial hair and irregular periods in women.
It can result in growth failure in children.
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