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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Cortisol
  1. Cushing's Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... cause is long-term exposure to too much cortisol, a hormone that your adrenal gland makes. Sometimes, ... can cause your body to make too much cortisol. Cushing's syndrome is rare. Some symptoms are: Upper ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cushingssyndrome.html - Health Topics
  2. Adrenal Gland Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... body work. The adrenal glands make the hormones cortisol, aldosterone, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. They also make hormones ... which the adrenal glands don't make enough cortisol Cushing's Syndrome - a condition caused by too much ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/adrenalglanddisorders.html - Health Topics
  3. Addison Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your adrenal glands are just above your kidneys. The outside layer of these glands makes hormones that help your body respond to stress and regulate your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/addisondisease.html - Health Topics
  4. Adrenal Gland Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... can't live without, including sex hormones and cortisol, which helps you respond to stress and has ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/adrenalglandcancer.html - Health Topics
  5. Hormones (National Library of Medicine)  
    Hormones are your body's chemical messengers. They travel in your bloodstream to tissues or organs. They work slowly, over time, and affect many different processes, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hormones.html - Health Topics
  6. Itching (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... lukewarm or oatmeal baths Using over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream or antihistamines Avoiding scratching, wearing irritating fabrics, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/itching.html - Health Topics
  7. Pituitary Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your pituitary gland is a pea-sized gland at the base of your brain. The pituitary is the "master control gland" - it makes hormones that affect growth and the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pituitarydisorders.html - Health Topics