Adrenal Gland Disorders

• hypersecretion of cortisol


  cushing’s disease - results in hyperglycemia and lipid deposits around face and neck
• Cushing’s disease Symptoms:


  moon - shaped face, buffalo hump on back of neck, rapid weight gains, and hair loss
• Cushing’s disease Complications


  Increases risk of type 2 diabetes and decreases immunity
• Hyposecretion of cortisol


  Addison’s disease - results in hypoglycemia and low blood levels of sodium (hyponatremia)
• Addison’s disease Symptoms:


  may result in general weakness, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, sweating and craving salty food