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Results 1 - 10 of 64 for Cortisol
  1. Cortisol urine test 
    The cortisol urine test measures the level of cortisol in the urine. Cortisol is a glucocorticoid (steroid) hormone produced by the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003703.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Cortisol blood test 
    The cortisol blood test measures the level of cortisol in the blood. Cortisol is a steroid (glucocorticoid or corticosteroid) hormone produced ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003693.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Cushing syndrome 
    ... body has a high level of the hormone cortisol. ... mimic the action of the body's natural hormone cortisol. These drugs are used to treat many conditions ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000410.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Dexamethasone suppression test 
    The dexamethasone suppression test measures whether cortisol secretion by the adrenal gland can be suppressed. It can also help assess the reason for an excess of cortisol in your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003694.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Cushing disease 
    ... much ACTH. ACTH stimulates production and release of cortisol, a stress hormone. Too much ACTH causes the adrenal glands to make too much cortisol. Cortisol is normally released during stressful situations. It ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000348.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Cushing syndrome due to adrenal tumor 
    ... adrenal gland releases excess amounts of the hormone cortisol. ... a higher than normal level of the hormone cortisol. This hormone is made in the adrenal glands . ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000407.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia 
    ... the following hormones that are essential for life. Cortisol regulates blood pressure, blood sugar, and energy levels. ... adrenal glands need this enzyme to make enough cortisol and aldosterone. Because of low cortisol levels, the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000411.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. ACTH stimulation test 
    ... the adrenal glands to release a hormone called cortisol. ... blood is drawn again. The lab checks the cortisol level in all the blood samples. You may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003696.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Acute adrenal crisis 
    ... condition that occurs when there is not enough cortisol. This is a hormone produced by the adrenal ... cortex produces 3 hormones: Glucocorticoid hormones (such as cortisol) maintain sugar (glucose) control, blood pressure, decrease (suppress) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000357.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Ectopic Cushing syndrome 
    ... a higher than normal level of the hormone cortisol. This hormone is made in the adrenal glands . Too much cortisol can be due to various problems. One of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000406.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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