Adrenal Disorders in Dunedin

Adrenal glands are located at the top of the kidneys and produce hormones such as

cortisol

and

adrenaline

. The adrenal glands interact with other glands like the

pituitary

and

hypothalamus

in the brain. Disorders of the Adrenal glands can either make the glands over produce or under produce hormones. Disorders include

Cushing’s Syndrome

,

Addison’s Disease

and

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

(CAH). An adrenal disorder can also be caused by

adrenal tumours

. An

endocrinologist

and

endocrine surgeon

specialise in the diagnosis, treatment and management of adrenal disorders. Imaging scans such as

CT

,

MRI

and

MIBG

scans are used to view the adrenal glands.

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