If there are two words Dr. James Findling, an endocrinologist at the Medical College of Wisconsin, dreads hearing, they’re ...

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) includes a group of genetic (inherited) disorders that affect your adrenal glands. These two glands release hormones that help maintain normal body functions.

CAH is a condition in which a gene that tells the body how to make an enzyme called 21-hydroxylase, which helps make cortisol and aldosterone, doesn't work properly. For you to have CAH, both of your ...

The adrenal glands produce hormones that support several bodily functions. Inflammation of the adrenal glands may be a symptom of underlying conditions, which may include infections and cancer.

Steroids may be a daily necessity when you have CAH, and the side effects can be significant — here’s how to reduce their ...

Some adrenal gland conditions can cause high blood pressure with serious, potentially severe complications. These can include heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Adrenal glands are an essential ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A groundbreaking single-incision adrenal surgery is brand new and it’s proving to be much faster, resulting in shorter hospital stays. Adrenal problems – from cancer or hormone ...

Metastatic adrenal cancer means the cancer has spread beyond the adrenal gland to distant parts of the body. Cancer at this stage usually isn’t curable, but treatments can address symptoms and improve ...