SYMPTOMS OF OVERACTIVE ADRENAL GLAND

The adrenal gland is the gland responsible for secreting a number of important hormones for the body, and an increase in its secretion may lead to a number of dangerous symptoms. What are the symptoms of hyperactive adrenal gland? Some people may experience certain symptoms that indicate a malfunction of the adrenal gland, what are the symptoms of hyperactive adrenal gland? How is it diagnosed? The adrenal glands are located in the body above the kidneys, and the adrenal gland receives orders from the pituitary gland to secrete a number of hormones that have a role in maintaining body functions, including: regulating blood pressure, regulating metabolism, and stimulating the body's response to stress and external factors. The adrenal glands in the body may be exposed to a number of factors that lead to a malfunction in their functions, represented by an increase or decrease in the secretion of important hormones in the body, namely: cortisol, androgen, aldosterone, in addition to the hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline. Hyperthyroidism can occur as a result of tumors on the adrenal gland or pituitary gland, chronic use of cortisone medications, or for other unknown reasons. Here is an article about the most prominent symptoms of adrenal hyperactivity, depending on the type of hormone whose secretion is affected as a result of a defect in the work of the adrenal gland. Symptoms caused by increased cortisol secretion Here are the symptoms of excessive cortisol secretion in the body, which is known as Cushing's syndrome: Increased accumulation of fat in the body, especially in the upper part of the body and neck. The appearance of the face is round. The limbs appear emaciated. Feeling very thirsty and frequent urination. Thinning of the skin and easy bruising, which leads to the appearance of stretch marks on the abdomen, chest, arms, and buttocks. Severe fatigue and general fatigue in the muscles in addition to the slow healing of wounds. Weakness in the bones of the body, which may increase the chance of fractures. High blood sugar level and blood pressure. Feeling of stress and anxiety. Increased growth of body and facial hair in women, in addition to irregular or cessation of the menstrual cycle. Poor sex drive and fertility in men. Symptoms of increased aldosterone secretion It is possible for an increase in the secretion of aldosterone hormone as a result of tumors on the adrenal glands or as a result of other diseases that affect the functions of the adrenal glands and lead to an increase in their activity, such as Conn syndrome. Some people may suffer due to adrenal hyperactivity, as a result of the control of the hormone aldosterone in regulating the levels of electrolytes in the body, such as: sodium and potassium, and here are the most prominent of these symptoms: • Significantly high blood pressure that does not usually respond to antihypertensive medications. • Suffering from general weakness in the body. • Pain and muscle cramps as a result of low potassium in the body. • headache. • Increased urination and extreme thirst. Symptoms of increased adrenaline secretion Adrenaline and noradrenaline are hormones whose activity depends on the presence of an internal or external stimulus or tension, and an increase in their secretion usually occurs in the case of tumors on the adrenal gland, most notably pheochromocytoma, which is a rare benign tumor. The presence of this type of adrenal gland tumor leads to an overactivity, which is represented by an increase in the secretion of the hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline, and the patient suffers from the following symptoms: Significant rise in blood pressure. • increased sweating; • headache. • Increased heart rate. • Feeling dizzy when standing up. • shortness of breath. • Exposure to heart attacks or strokes if not treated. Symptoms caused by increased secretion of androgens The adrenal glands produce androgenic hormones, which are converted into estrogen in females and testosterone in males in small amounts. An increase in the secretion of these hormones occurs in some cases of tumors or genetic diseases, in which a person is born with an enlarged adrenal gland, which leads to an increase in the secretion of androgens in addition to the hormones aldosterone and cortisol. An overactive adrenal gland and an overproduction of androgens lead to the following symptoms: • Increasing signs of masculinity in females and males, including increased hair growth on the face and body, baldness, the appearance of acne, the roughness of the voice, and muscle hypertrophy. • The birth of children with unclear genitals for both sexes, dryness in the body, and poor growth. Diagnosing an overactive adrenal gland After you know the main symptoms of overactive adrenal glands, here are the main ways to diagnose hyperadrenal glands: The doctor resorts to diagnosing hyperactivity of the adrenal gland through a physical examination of the patient, knowledge of the patient's medical history and symptoms. The doctor performs an examination of the level of hormones secreted by the adrenal gland in the blood and urine, in addition to x-rays, computed tomography, and resonance imaging.

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