Glucocorticoids

Summary Information: Glucocorticoids

Glucocorticoids: Glucocorticoids are one type of adrenal cortical hormone, chemical substances produced and secreted by the adrenal cortex. Glucocorticoids are steroid hormones that help to regulate metabolism and also have anti-inflammatory and anti-allergy effects. Because of these effects, prescribed glucocorticoids are used in treating such conditions as arthritis, allergic reactions, and asthma and preventing transplant rejections.

The most plentiful of the glucocorticoids is cortisol. Conditions that can afflict glucocorticoids include Addison's disease, Cushing's syndrome, adrenal tumors, adrenal cancer, and trauma.

Closely Related Organs: Glucocorticoids

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Glucocorticoids:

• Mineralocorticoids
• Adrenal androgen hormones
• Adrenal cortical hormones
• Adrenal cortex
• Adrenal medulla
• Adrenal glands
• Catecholamines
• Immune system
• Pituitary gland
• Kidney
• Adrenal hormones
• Endocrine system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Glucocorticoids

The following conditions are related to the organ: Glucocorticoids:

• Addison's disease
• Cushing's syndrome
• Adrenal tumors
• Adrenal cancer
• Trauma

Sub Parts: Glucocorticoids

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Glucocorticoids:

• Cortisol

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Glucocorticoids

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Glucocorticoids:

• Hypoglycemia
• Weakness
• Dehydration
• Obesity
• Fragile skin and bones
• Moon face
• Hypertension

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