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How are overactive adrenal glands diagnosed?

Always consult your child's doctor for a diagnosis. The symptoms of overactive adrenal glands may resemble other problems or medical conditions. Young boys who experience high levels of androgen levels may grow faster, but bones may also mature faster and stop growing too soon, resulting in short height.Ĭorticosteroids. An overproduction of corticosteroids can lead to Cushing's syndrome (see below).Īldosterone. An overproduction of the aldosterone hormone can lead to high blood pressure and to symptoms associated with low levels of potassium (for example, weakness, muscle aches, spasms, and, sometimes, paralysis). If a female fetus is exposed to high levels of androgens early in pregnancy, her genitals may develop abnormally. Symptoms and treatment depend on which hormones are being overproduced, including the following:Īndrogenic steroids (androgen hormones). An overproduction of androgenic steroids, such as testosterone, can lead to exaggerated male characteristics in both men and women, such as excess hair on the face and body, baldness, acne, deeper voice, and increased muscle mass. When adrenal glands produce excessive amounts of certain hormones, they are called overactive. Overactive Adrenal Glands / Cushing's Syndrome in Children What are overactive adrenal glands?