A screening test for Cushing syndrome! Step 1: Go to the lab and get the first set of blood tests around 8-9 am. (Serum ACTH and cortisol level) Step 2: Take one tablet of Dexamethasone (1 mg.) at 11 pm with a snack (this should be done the night before the second blood test and […]
The adrenal gland is a triangular-shaped gland that sits on top of each kidney. Cortisol is one of the key hormones in our body and is made by the adrenal gland. Cortisol production is regulated by multiple steps in the brain. A part of the brain called the hypothalamus makes a hormone called ‘CRH.’ CRH
Calcium is an important electrolyte that regulates vital physiologic processes in the body including hormonal secretion, cardiac contraction, and blood clotting. It also helps to grow and repair our skeletons. Hypercalciuria is defined as excess calcium in the urine. It occurs in 5%-10% of the adult population. This excess calcium may come from the intestines,
The human body has two adrenal glands, one above each kidney. Adrenal glands normally produce 3 different classes of steroid hormones: Normal adrenal gland hormone production depends on hormonal signals from the pituitary gland, which in turn depends on hormonal signals from the hypothalamus. The pituitary and hypothalamus are glands in the brain. Adrenal insufficiency
Hypogonadism (Deficiency of Testosterone) Hypogonadism is the inability of the testes (testicles) to produce testosterone or sperm or both. Testosterone is a hormone that plays an important part in the development and maintenance of typical male masculine characteristics. In adult males, testosterone maintains muscle mass and strength, fat distribution and bone mass as well. Testosterone
Your body has two adrenal glands. Each gland is located above a kidney. The adrenal gland normally produces 3 different classes of steroid hormones: Glucocorticoids (cortisol), mineralocorticoids (mainly aldosterone), and androgens (DHEA). Cortisol helps the body deal with stress and is involved in the regulation of glucose, protein and fat metabolism. It also affects the
The adrenal glands normally produce 3 different hormones – cortisol, aldosterone, and DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone). Cortisol helps the body deal with stress and is involved in the regulation of metabolism, blood pressure, and the immune system. Aldosterone plays a vital role in controlling blood pressure and in maintaining normal blood electrolyte levels. DHEA is
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This table outlines some of the common lab tests ordered by endocrinologists & provides some information about them. Test What it means Average/Normal range Creatinine (Cr) A waste product of metabolism: excreted by the kidney: if it is ↑means kidney function is lower. Usually < 1.1 to 1.3 eGFR An estimate of kidney function. Calculated
Hypogonadism is the inability of the testes (testicles) to produce testosterone or sperm or both. Testosterone is a hormone that plays an important part in the development and maintenance of typical male masculine characteristics. In adult males, testosterone maintains muscle mass and strength, fat distribution and bone mass as well. Testosterone determines sex drive and
Testosterone is the male sex hormone and controls normal male sex drive & sperm production. Testosterone also helps maintain bone strength, muscle strength, red blood cell production and physical stamina in men. As you age, your Testosterone level (T Level) gradually declines (~1% per year after age 30-40). It is important to differentiate between the
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