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Adrenal Disorders

Addison's disease

A condition characterized by underactive adrenal glands that fail to produce enough essential hormones.

Conn's syndrome

Excess aldosterone production leading to hormone-induced high blood pressure.

Phaeochromocytoma

An adrenaline-producing adrenal tumour that can cause significant cardiovascular symptoms.

Endocrine Hypertension

Specialist investigation into metabolic and endocrine causes underpinning high blood pressure.

Note: For rare or complex tumour syndromes, Dr Subbiah will guide patients toward the appropriate NHS tertiary referral pathway for specialist multi-disciplinary care.

Specialist adrenal assessment

Adrenal symptoms and incidental scan findings require careful interpretation because hormone results vary with timing, posture, medicines, illness and stress. Assessment may consider cortisol excess or deficiency, aldosterone, renin, adrenal androgens and metanephrines, alongside blood pressure, potassium and imaging characteristics.

Treatment and coordinated care

Management depends on hormone activity, imaging features and the underlying cause. It may involve monitoring, medication, steroid replacement, adrenal surgery or multidisciplinary radiology and oncology review. Patients using replacement steroids need individual sick-day guidance and emergency planning.

UK-wide video consultations

History and most result reviews can take place securely by video. Timed blood or urine tests, dynamic testing and imaging are arranged locally. Collapse, severe vomiting, confusion or suspected adrenal crisis requires emergency care.

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