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Congenital Adrenal Insufficiency
An adrenal gland disease that is characterized by cortisol deficiency, hypoaldosteronism and excessive or insufficient sex hormones, is caused by the mutation in the gene for 21-hydroxylase, 11beta-hydroxylase, 3beta-hyd
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Overview
What are adrenal glands? Your adrenal glands are two small organs that sit on top of each kidney. The adrenal glands make different types of hormones you need to stay alive and healthy. Hormones are chemicals that travel in your bloodstream and control how different parts of your body work. The adrenal glands make the hormones cortisol, aldosterone, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. They also make hormones that your body uses to make sex hormones (estrogen and testosterone). All of these hormones do many important jobs, including: Turning food into energy and managing blood sugar levels Balancing salt and water Keeping blood pressure normal Responding to illness and stress (your "fight or…
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