Adrenal disorders include adrenal tumors, myelolipoma, pheochromocytoma, and cushing's syndrome. In case of adrenal tumors, patient can search an adrenal specialist doctor or best adrenal doctor in their city. If you are suffering from myelolipoma or pheochromocytoma, you have to consult adrenal specialist doctor or Best Adrenal Doctor in Varanasi for pheochromocytoma.
Adrenal glands, also known as suprarenal glands, are small triangular shape glands,
located at the top of both kidneys. Adrenal glands produce hormones that help to
regulate your metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress and
other essential functions. When adrenal glands don’t produce enough hormones, this
can leads to adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease). Adrenal glands may develop
nodules that can be benign or malignant, which can potentially produce excessive
amount of certain hormones leading to various health issues. An adrenal gland tumor
that produce too much of a hormone, is is called a “functioning tumor.” An adrenal
gland tumor that does not produce hormones is called a “nonfunctioning tumor.” The
clinical features and treatment of an adrenal tumor depend on 3 factors:
1. Whether the tumor is functioning or non-functioning
2. Which hormone(s) is produced in excess
3. Whether the tumor started in the adrenal gland or spread from another
organ
Diseases of adrenal gland includes Cushing’s syndrome and diseases, pheochromocytoma, conn’s syndrome and adrenocortical cancer. Removal of adrenal gland called adrenalectomy, it may be open or laparoscopic.