Adrenal Gland Disorders: Excessive Sweating & Causes

Enlarged adrenal glands can cause excessive sweating and low cortisol levels. Learn about the connection between salt cravings, potassium, and how medications like Prednisone impact your adrenal gland function.

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Causes of Low Cortisol

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Joanne Marie

Your body's network of hormone-producing organs, or its endocrine system, includes the adrenal gland, which makes several important hormones. One of these is cortisol, which called a stress hormone because it helps you respond to stress.