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Common Adrenal Gland Disorders

📞 When Should You Call Your Doctor About Adrenal Gland Issues?

Reach out to a healthcare professional if:

🔁 You experience unexplained fatigue, muscle weakness, or dizziness, especially when standing up.

💓 You have consistently low or high blood pressure, or irregular heart rhythms.

🌡️ You notice frequent salt cravings, dehydration, or darkening of your skin (especially in folds or scars).

🍽️ You experience unexpected weight loss or gain, loss of appetite, or nausea.

🧠 You feel unusually anxious, irritable, or mentally foggy, especially during stress.

💊 You're on long-term steroid therapy and unsure how to manage sudden changes or discontinuation.

🩺 You’ve been diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency, Addison’s disease, or Cushing’s syndrome, and symptoms worsen.

⚠️ You suspect signs of an adrenal crisis, such as vomiting, severe abdominal pain, confusion, or fainting — seek emergency care immediately.

Your adrenal health affects your entire body’s hormone balance. Don’t delay seeking help — early diagnosis saves lives.

Adrenal gland disorders are medical conditions that affect the adrenal glands—two small glands located on top of each kidney that are responsible for producing essential hormones like cortisol, aldosterone, and adrenaline. These hormones help regulate stress response, blood pressure, metabolism, and other vital body functions.

When the adrenal glands produce too little (adrenal insufficiency/Addison’s disease) or too much (Cushing’s syndrome or other conditions) of certain hormones, it can lead to symptoms such as extreme fatigue, muscle weakness, low blood pressure, weight changes, darkening of the skin, and salt cravings.

Although adrenal disorders are relatively rare, they can significantly impact health and daily life if left untreated. Early diagnosis, consistent monitoring, and proper medical care are crucial to managing hormone levels and preventing serious complications.