Addison disease

Addison Disease (Primary Adrenal Cortex Insufficiency)

What is Addison Disease? Addison disease is the term for primary adrenocortical insufficiency. This means that functions of the outer portion of the adrenal gland known as the cortex is impaired. The impairment is not a consequence of any other disease and is therefore referred to as primary adrenocortical insufficiency. >> Read More ...

Low Cortisol Levels (Hypocortisolism), Adrenal Insufficiency

Cortisol is one of the sterol hormones known as glucocorticoids secreted by the outer cortex of the adrenal gland. These small glands sit on top of each kidney and secrete several important hormones. Cortisol is known to have a wide range of effects on carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolisms as well as regulates the >> Read More ...

Overactive and Underactive Adrenal Gland (Cortex) Diseases

Adrenal Glands and Hormones The adrenal glands, also known as the suprarenal glands, are two small structures that lie on the superior poles of each kidney. It has two distinct portions – the smaller inner adrenal medulla surrounded by the large outer adrenal cortex. The medulla secretes the hormones epinephrine and >> Read More ...