Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Learning Center
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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia refers to a group of inherited disorders of the adrenal gland. |
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Symptoms
Girls will usually have normal internal female reproductive organs (ovaries, uterus, and fallopian tubes. They may ha...
Causes
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia can affect both boys and girls. People with congenital adrenal hyperplasia lack an enz...
Tests
Abnormal salt levels in blood (serum electrolytes) and urine; High levels of 17-OH progesterone; High levels of serum...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to return hormone levels to normal. This is done by taking a form of cortisol (dexamethasone...
Drugs
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) refers to a group of autosomal recessive genetic conditions that result from an ...
Alternative Therapies
National Adrenal Diseases Foundation: www.medhelp.org/nadf; The MAGIC Foundation: www.magicfoundation.org.
Complications
Abnormal female external genitals (internal organs are normal; Adrenal crisis, including hyponatremia and shock (espe...
Prevention
Parents with a family history of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (of any type) or a child who has the condition should...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if your child develops symptoms of this disorder. If you had a...
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