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The Endocrine System / The Adrenal Glands

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Due to our modern society with the many physical and emotional stresses, probably half the population possess varying degrees of adrenal malfunction.
 
Risk factors for Low Adrenal Function / Adrenal Insufficiency:
Childhood   (Severe) sexual abuse during childhood
 
  Females who have been abused are more sensitive to life's stresses many years after the original abuse event(s). This elevated stress response can lead to adrenal exhaustion.


  Rapid growth but short stature


Hormones

  Hypopituitarism / Empty Sella Syndrome

Lab Values - Chemistries

  Low AM serum cortisol
  Low pm serum cortisol
  Low 24 hr urine cortisol

Counter-indicators:
  Normal/elevated AM serum cortisol
  Elevated serum pm cortisol or elevated/normal pm serum cortisol
  Normal/elevated 24 hr urine cortisol

Supplements and Medications

  History of/long-term/short-term cortisol use
  Antihistamine use
  Prednisone use
 
  Long-term use of prednisone can lead to adrenal suppression, possibly resulting in depression, euphoria, hypertension, nausea, anorexia, high blood sugar levels, or increased susceptibility to infection.


  Using average dose/using low doses/using high doses of cortisol or using somewhat high doses cortisol


Symptoms - Allergy

  History of adult allergies

Symptoms - Food - Beverages

 (High) coffee consumption
 
  Caffeine raises adrenaline levels and heavy coffee consumption can lead to a state of adrenal gland exhaustion, where the adrenal glands are no longer able to adequately respond to stress by releasing enough adrenaline.

Symptoms - Glandular

  History of hypoglycemia
  History of hyperthyroidism

Symptoms - Head - Nose

  History of sinusitis

Symptoms - Immune System

  History of postviral syndrome
  History of shingles
  History of chronic thyroiditis

Symptoms - Mind - Emotional

  History of postpartum depression

Symptoms - Muscular

  History of tender muscles

Symptoms - Respiratory

  History of asthma

Symptoms - Skin - Conditions

  History of {acne} adolescent acne
  History of {acne} adult acne
 
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