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Is Cortisol Value Of 27.4 A Cause For Concern?
Question: I just received blood tests back my cortisol came big high 27.4 I also have a adrenal mass. left side.
Everything else is normal My e-mail is YYYY@YYYY female 64 years old general good health
Sleeping issues, black and blue marks, loss of hair over the last two years, pain in both legs when standing
or sitting for periods of time. My get up and go, got up and went.
Everything else is normal My e-mail is YYYY@YYYY female 64 years old general good health
Sleeping issues, black and blue marks, loss of hair over the last two years, pain in both legs when standing
or sitting for periods of time. My get up and go, got up and went.
Brief Answer:
Some questions when dealing with a cortisol value
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your question. High cortisol could be due to cushing's syndrome, but also may be due to stress.
What is the unit of cortisol? mcg/dl or mmol ?? . And how was it collected- a morning fasting sample at 8 Am or a random sample? Was it collected after taking dexamethasone tablets on the previous night?
All these questions are relevant when we deal with a cortisol value especially in the setting of an adrenal mass. These are important questions to assess further.
Could you attach the reports ?
Please reply
Regards
Binu
Some questions when dealing with a cortisol value
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your question. High cortisol could be due to cushing's syndrome, but also may be due to stress.
What is the unit of cortisol? mcg/dl or mmol ?? . And how was it collected- a morning fasting sample at 8 Am or a random sample? Was it collected after taking dexamethasone tablets on the previous night?
All these questions are relevant when we deal with a cortisol value especially in the setting of an adrenal mass. These are important questions to assess further.
Could you attach the reports ?
Please reply
Regards
Binu
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