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The goal of treatment is to return hormone levels to normal. This is done by taking a form of cortisol (dexamethasone, fludrocortisone, or hydrocortisone) every day. People may need additional doses of medicine during times of stress, such as severe illness or surgery. The healt...[read article]
Tests for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
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An aldosterone test measures the amount of the hormone aldosterone in blood. More
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A cortisol level is a blood test that measures the amount of cortisol, a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex. More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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24 Hour Urine Epinephrine Output Test
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Plasma Epinephrine Test
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ACTH (cosyntropin) stimulation test measures how well the adrenal glands respond to the hormone ACTH. ACTH is a hormone produced in the pituitary gland that stimula... More
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Androstenedione measurement
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Corticosterone measurement
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DHEA measurement
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17-OH progesterone is a blood test that measures the amount of 17-OH progesterone, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands and gonads. More
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This test measures the concentration of sodium in the blood. More
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Surgical Procedures for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
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Reconstruction of Vagina
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Prescribed Medications for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
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DEXAMETHASONE (dex a METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions tre... More
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HYDROCORTISONE (hye droe KOR ti sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions... More
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FLUDROCORTISONE (floo droe KOR ti sone) is a corticosteroid. It is used to treat Addison's disease and to treat a salt losing condition called adrenogenital sy... More
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DEXAMETHASONE (dex a METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It is used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated incl... More
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PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated inc... More
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