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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
A collection of genetic conditions that limit the adrenal glands' ability to make certain vital hormones.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ |
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What are some treatments for congenital adrenal hyperplasia in children?
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How can congenital adrenal hyperplasia affect the social life of a person?
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Can you tell me what is congenital adrenal hyperplasia and its effects and cause?
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If someone has non classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia, how long once on treatment until effects are visible?
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What does congenital adrenal hyperplasia CAH look like?
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My 9 month old has been diagnosed with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. How was it inherited?
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Should I be concerned if my 9 month old has been diagnosed with congenital adrenal hyperplasia.?
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Can late onset congenital adrenal hyperplasia present itself with hyper pigmentation?
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Does a male of 35 yo still need to take cortisone for congenital adrenal hyperplasia since age 5 yo?
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What are the similarities of pcos and non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
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What is the link between congenital adrenal hyperplasia and anxiety/panic attacks?
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Ever since the pediatrician diagnosed congenital adrenal hyperplasia in my daughter, I have been losing sleep. What does it mean?
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Congenital adrenal Hyperplasia -non classical kind, what are some remedies to help with side effects of disease and medicine like steroids?
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How alike are pcos and non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
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Can having congenital adrenal hyperplasia (cah) also lead to mental anxiety/panic attacks?
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Is it possible that having congenital adrenal hyperplasia (cah) also cause mental anxiety/panic attacks?
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What are the benefits/disadvantages of prednisone vs. hydrocortisone to treat late-onset congenital adrenal hyperplasia? I want to become pregnant.
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What does it mean when congenital adrenal hyperplasia found in newborn?
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I have congenital adrenal hypoplasia and the older I get the more tired I feel all the time. I am just curious if there is anything to help with this?
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Is it true that anorexia can be a coping mechanism for congenital adrenal insufficiency?
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Can Metformin used in Non-classical adrenal hyperplasias treatment?
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