The adrenal glands in people who have Addison’s disease are not functioning properly. How is Addison’s Disease Treated? What is Addison’s Disease? What are the causes of Addison’s Disease? What are the symptoms of Addison’s Disease? This article will cover the following areas: Another hormone produced by the adrenal glands, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), is used to make androgens and estrogens, the sex hormones. These hormones help to regulate metabolism, blood pressure, and the body’s response to stress. The hormones that are secreted from the adrenals include cortisol, adrenaline and aldosterone. Each adrenal gland consists of an outer part called the adrenal cortex and an inner part called the adrenal medulla. The adrenals are two triangular-shaped glands that lie above each kidney and are approximately the size of your thumb. When these glands are physically damaged and no longer function properly, we call this Addison’s Disease. The adrenal glands are a part of the body’s endocrine system, an interconnected group of glands that work together to secrete hormones (chemical substances) that play an important role in all aspects of our body’s processes.
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