The Adrenal Glands

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 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 asthma
Symptoms - Skin - Conditions	History of {acne} adolescent acne   History of {acne} adult acne
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