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- Cortisol: What It Is, Function, Symptoms Levels - Cleveland Clinic
Cortisol is a steroid hormone that your adrenal glands (the glands on top of your kidneys) make Cortisol affects several aspects of your health and helps regulate your body’s response to stress
- Cortisol Test: What It Is, Purpose, Types Results
A cortisol test measures the level of cortisol in your blood, pee or spit It can help diagnose certain conditions, like Addison’s disease or Cushing syndrome
- Adrenal Gland: What It Is, Function, Symptoms Disorders
Your adrenal glands release cortisol during times of stress to help your body get an energy boost and better handle an emergency situation Aldosterone Aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid hormone that plays a central role in regulating blood pressure and the levels of sodium and potassium (electrolytes) in your blood
- Dexamethasone Suppression Test - Cleveland Clinic
Dexamethasone is a human-made version of cortisol If you take it, your adrenal glands should respond by making less cortisol But, if you have Cushing syndrome, your body will not respond to the medication and your cortisol levels will stay high The test measures if your cortisol levels change after taking dexamethasone, and by how much
- Corticosteroids (Glucocorticoids): Definition Side Effects
Like all medication, corticosteroids (glucocorticoids) can cause side effects Click here to learn everything you need to know before starting one
- Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis: What It Is
What is the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis? The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is a communication system between three organs It’s crucial for your body’s stress management These endocrine system organs create a feedback loop of hormones to enact and regulate your body’s stress reaction
- Addisons Disease: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms Treatment
Addison’s disease is a chronic condition in which your adrenal glands don’t produce enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone It's treatable
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH): What It Is Function
A note from Cleveland Clinic Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is essential for regulating your cortisol levels If you’re experiencing symptoms of high or low cortisol levels, such as weight gain or loss and high or low blood pressure, respectively, it’s important to contact your healthcare provider
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