Which one of the following is a hormonal disorder caused by high level of cortisol in blood?

Explanation-

Cushing's syndrome

• It is also known as hypercortisolism.
• It happens when there’s extra cortisol in the body.
• Signs and symptoms are high blood pressure, abdominal obesity etc.
• It can be fatal if untreated.

Additional Information

Acromegaly

• It is a hormonal disorder.
• It happens when the pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone during adulthood.
• Bones size increases which lead to increased height and are called gigantism.

Addison's disease

• It is also called adrenal insufficiency.
• It causes inadequate production of the steroid hormones cortisol and aldosterone.
• Tuberculosis is the most common cause of Addison's disease.

Pituitary dwarfism

• It is also known as growth hormone deficiency.
• It is caused by insufficient amounts of growth hormone (pituitary) in the body.
• It can be congenital or acquired.