Adrenal insufficiency may be caused by damage to either the adrenal glands, or the pituitary gland. Both of these glands are important for the production of adrenal hormones. The long term use of steroids can also cause adrenal insufficiency. Less commonly, adrenal insufficiency can result from inherited conditions that affect the ability of the adrenal glands to make hormones.
Senior Consultant
MBBS, MRCP (UK), MMed
Clinical Interests: Hypothalamus, Pituitary & Adrenal Disorders, General Endocrinology
MBBS, MMed (Int Med), MRCP (UK), FRCP (Edin), FAMS (Endocrinology)
Clinical Interests: Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal Disorders, Growth, Pubertal & Reproductive Disorders, Neuroendocrinology
Clinical Interests: General Endocrinology, Pituitary & Adrenal Disorders, Andrology, Men’s Health, Reproductive Endocrinology