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Results 1 - 10 of 16 for Increased urinary cortisol level
  1. ... if you stop the medicine suddenly. Without treatment, cortisol levels that are too high or too low can be very serious. Other names: urinary cortisol, salivary cortisol, free cortisol, blood cortisol, plasma cortisol, ... have symptoms of a condition that affects cortisol levels. Symptoms of Cushing's syndrome (too much cortisol) may include: Weight gain Thin arms and legs Round face Increased fat around the base of your neck or ...
  2. Cushing's Syndrome From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)  
    Cushing's Syndrome/Start Here ... Cushing's Syndrome ... National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases ... Cushing’s syndrome occurs when your body ...
  3. Brain Hormones (Endocrine Society)  
    Pituitary Disorders/Start Here ... Pituitary Disorders ... Endocrine Society ... Found deep inside the brain, the hypothalamus produces releasing and inhibiting hormones ...
  4. The cortisol urine test measures the level of cortisol in the urine. Cortisol is a glucocorticoid (steroid) hormone produced by the adrenal gland . Cortisol can also be measured using a blood or saliva test.
  5. Tests for Pituitary Tumors (American Cancer Society)  
    Pituitary Tumors/Diagnosis and Tests ... Pituitary Tumors ... American Cancer Society ... To diagnose pituitary tumors, doctors might use different types of exams and ...
  6. Pregnancy and Childbirth with Neuromuscular Disease (Muscular Dystrophy Association) - PDF  
    Neuromuscular Disorders/Women ... Neuromuscular Disorders ... Muscular Dystrophy Association ... PDF
  7. ... testing or other forms of genetic testing Hormone levels, especially testosterone and cortisol Ultrasound or MRI of the pelvic area Urine ...
  8. Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    Cancer--Living with Cancer/Children ... Cancer--Living with Cancer ... Cancer in Children/Related Issues ... Cancer in Children ... Childhood Leukemia/Related Issues ... Childhood ...
  9. Stages of Prostate Cancer From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    Prostate cancer treatment can include active surveillance, surgery, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive care. ...
  10. Treatment Option Overview (Prostate Cancer) From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    Prostate cancer treatment can include active surveillance, surgery, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive care. ...
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