Medically reviewed by Brian H. Wetchler, DO Key Takeaways Adrenal glands produce hormones that affect heart rate, blood pressure, and stress response.High cortisol levels can cause weight gain, ...

Adrenal insufficiency occurs when your adrenal glands don’t produce enough hormones, specifically cortisol. There are three types of adrenal insufficiency. Each type has different causes, but they ...

Addison’s disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of two steroid hormones called cortisol and aldosterone. This can cause fatigue, weakness, digestion problems, dehydration, and ...

Symptoms of stage 4 adrenal gland cancer vary from person to person. The disease may affect hormone production, which can cause symptoms such as changes in menstruation or hair growth. As the tumor ...