What are the symptoms of adrenal disorders?

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What are the symptoms of adrenal disorders?

The symptoms of adrenal disorders vary depending on which hormones are involved. Many of the symptoms of adrenal disorders are similar to those of other illnesses.

Symptoms of high levels of cortisone (Cushing’s disease) include:

  • Upper body obesity, while arms and legs stay thinner. (A common trait called a Buffalo hump refers to a lump in between the shoulders.)
  • Being tired and confused.
  • Developing high blood pressure and diabetes.
  • Skin that bruises easily.
  • Wide purplish streak marks on the abdominal skin.

Symptoms of high levels of aldosterone include:

  • High blood pressure.
  • Low potassium levels.
  • Weakness.
  • Pain and spasms in your muscles.

Symptoms of high levels of male sex hormones are only apparent in females or in young boys before puberty. These include:

  • Growing facial hair and or balding.
  • Developing acne.
  • Having a deeper voice.
  • Becoming more muscular.
  • Developing a greater sex drive.

Developing masculine traits is called virilization.

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