It is a pea-sized gland located near the hypothalamus by the brain, half an inch from the base of your nose. It functions as a sophisticated computer, receiving instant feedback from the peripheral glands. Your pituitary gland is the queen mother of all the glands.Entrust an endocrinologist with special expertise in adrenal gland disorders to diagnose and threat them. Adrenal gland disorders are difficult to diagnose and treat.Diseases of the adrenal gland include: Addison’s Disease (adrenal failure, a life-threatening condition), Cushing’s Disease (excessive cortisol production), Pheochromocytoma (adrenaline-producing tumor), Conn Syndrome (aldosterone-producing tumor), and CAH (congenital adrenal hyperplasia).Symptoms of adrenal malfunction: extreme fatigue, low blood pressure, severe palpitations and tremors, also fainting, extreme pigmentation of the skin, hirsutism (excessive hair growth), salt cravings, obesity, skin stretchmarks, and finally high blood pressure which is unresponsive to treatment.
They secrete the following hormones: cortisol, aldosterone, DHEAS, and small amounts of testosterone and estrogen. The two adrenal glands are located above the kidneys.Scumpia provides diagnosis, treatment and management of all types of disorders related to the pituitary and adrenal glands. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Dr.
