My blood cortisol is very high . How can it be...

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How to lower cortisol levels?

1. Sleep well
2. Exercise
3. Relax and avoid stress
4. Food that improve cortisol levels, like fruits, dark chocolate, tea, water
5. Oral corticosteroid drugs

What is the role of cortisol?

1. Respond to stress
2. Fight infection
3. Regulate blood sugar
4. Maintain blood pressure
5. Regulate metabolism

What are the symptoms of high cortisol levels?

1. Weight gain, mainly around THE stomach, upper back, and face
2. Rounding of the face
3. Fatigue
4. Acne
5. Thinning skin and hair
6. Easy bruising and slow qound healing
7. Flushed face
8. Muscle weakness
9. Irritability
10. Difficulty concentrating
11. High blood pressure
12. High blood sugar
13. Headache
14. Sleeping problems

What are the investigations?

1. Physical examination
2. Cortisol blood test
3. Cortisol saliva test
4. Cortisol urine test
5. CT-Scan or MRI to the pituitary and adrenal glands

What do we advice?

1. Consult your endocrinologist to give the proper dose of corticosteroids
2. Healthy lifestyle
3. Exercise
4. Sleep well

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