Adrenal gland symptomsĪdrenal gland problems usually occur when a mass or tumor forms on the gland. The adrenal gland also produces your body's sex hormones. The hormones produced include cortisol, aldosterone, the adrenaline hormones, epinephrine and norepinephrine. Even though they are small, about the size of your thumb, the hormones produced are important in controlling blood pressure, our water balance, our chemical balance, glucose, and your 'fight or flight'reaction.
The adrenal glands are our endocrine glands that produce hormones. The adrenal glands are small and are located above each kidney. Adrenal Gland Surgery (Adrenalectomy) Anatomy and adrenal gland surgery
