The adrenal glands produce hormones that support several bodily functions. Inflammation of the adrenal glands may be a symptom of underlying conditions, which may include infections and cancer.

If your primary doctor suspects adrenal insufficiency, you’ll need to see an endocrinologist to begin the diagnosis process. Adrenal insufficiency is a condition of the adrenal glands. It happens when ...

Secondary adrenal insufficiency is one type of a condition where your adrenal glands don’t produce enough of the hormone cortisol. Without treatment, it can be life threatening. Most people with ...

• Adrenal insufficiency happens when the adrenal glands don’t produce enough cortisol and other hormones. The most common form of primary adrenal insufficiency is Addison’s disease, which is often ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

VIENNA — Adrenal crisis is uncommon but potentially fatal, and many cases could be prevented through better education of patients, families, and clinicians, according to a presentation here at the ...