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Results 1 - 10 of 12 for Cortisol
  1. Cushing disease 
    ... caused by elevated levels of a hormone called cortisol, which leads to a wide variety of signs ... is caused by an increase in the hormone cortisol, which helps maintain blood sugar (glucose) levels, protects ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/cushing-disease - Genetics
  2. Corticosteroid-binding globulin deficiency 
    ... CBG protein attaches (binds) to a hormone called cortisol. This hormone has numerous functions, such as maintaining ... the body from stress, and suppressing inflammation. When cortisol is bound to CBG, the hormone is turned ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...orticosteroid-binding-globulin-deficiency - Genetics
  3. Primary macronodular adrenal hyperplasia 
    ... of higher-than-normal levels of the hormone cortisol. Cortisol is an important hormone that suppresses inflammation and ... syndrome, which is characterized by increased levels of cortisol resulting from one of many possible causes. These ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../primary-macronodular-adrenal-hyperplasia - Genetics
  4. 21-hydroxylase deficiency 
    ... it plays a role in producing hormones called cortisol and aldosterone. Cortisol has numerous functions, such as maintaining blood sugar ( ... lacking, substances that are usually used to form cortisol and aldosterone instead build up in the adrenal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/21-hydroxylase-deficiency - Genetics
  5. Proopiomelanocortin deficiency 
    ... ACTH, stimulates the release of another hormone called cortisol from the adrenal glands. Cortisol is involved in the maintenance of blood glucose ... MSH. Without ACTH, there is a reduction in cortisol production, leading to adrenal insufficiency. Decreased α-MSH ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/proopiomelanocortin-deficiency - Genetics
  6. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 11-beta-hydroxylase deficiency 
    ... adrenal glands, where it helps produce hormones called cortisol and corticosterone. Cortisol has numerous functions, such as maintaining blood sugar ( ... is lacking, precursors that are used to form cortisol and corticosterone build up in the adrenal glands ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...sia-due-to-11-beta-hydroxylase-deficiency - Genetics
  7. 3-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency 
    ... involved in the production of many hormones, including cortisol, aldosterone, androgens, and estrogen. Cortisol has numerous functions such as maintaining energy and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...a-hydroxysteroid-dehydrogenase-deficiency - Genetics
  8. Combined pituitary hormone deficiency 
    ... be associated with a deficiency of the hormone cortisol. Cortisol deficiency can impair the body's immune system, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../combined-pituitary-hormone-deficiency - Genetics
  9. Carney complex 
    ... glands to produce an excess of the hormone cortisol. High levels of cortisol (hypercortisolism) can lead to the development of Cushing ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/carney-complex - Genetics
  10. Familial glucocorticoid deficiency 
    ... certain hormones called glucocorticoids. These hormones, which include cortisol and corticosterone, aid in immune system function, play ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../familial-glucocorticoid-deficiency - Genetics
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