Adrenal evaluation and treatment in Little Rock, Arkansas
Adrenal Gland and Cortisol Disorders
The adrenal glands sit above the kidneys and produce hormones involved in the stress response, blood pressure, and salt balance. At Elite EndoMet, we evaluate adrenal nodules and suspected hormone disorders using testing selected for your symptoms and medical history.
Care overview
Match the right test to the clinical question
The adrenal glands sit above the kidneys and produce hormones involved in the stress response, blood pressure, and salt balance.
Adrenal testing often depends on timing, medications, sample collection, symptoms, and imaging findings. A careful evaluation helps distinguish a reassuring incidental finding from a hormone disorder that requires treatment.
What shapes an adrenal evaluation
Testing is selected according to the clinical question and interpreted alongside symptoms, medications, imaging, collection method, and relevant health history.
- Adrenal imaging findings
- Cortisol production
- Blood pressure patterns
- Potassium and salt balance
- Medication effects
- Test timing and collection
- Symptoms of hormone excess
- Symptoms of hormone deficiency
Adrenal health
Conditions we evaluate and manage
Adrenal care connects imaging, symptoms, blood pressure, electrolyte balance, cortisol and other hormone testing, and coordinated treatment when needed.
6 connected areas of support- Adrenal nodules and incidentalomas found on imaging.
- Adrenal insufficiency, including Addison disease.
- Cushing syndrome and abnormal cortisol production.
- Primary aldosteronism, which can contribute to high blood pressure.
- Pheochromocytoma, a tumor that produces excess catecholamines.
- Other adrenal hormone abnormalities.
What to expect
Getting the diagnosis right
The correct diagnosis depends on choosing and interpreting hormone tests in the context of timing, medications, collection method, symptoms, and imaging.
Select the right hormone tests
Adrenal testing often depends on timing, medications, and how samples are collected. We review these factors before selecting blood, urine, saliva, or stimulation or suppression testing. A single cortisol result may not answer the clinical question.
Evaluate adrenal imaging
For an adrenal nodule, we review whether its imaging features are reassuring and whether it produces excess hormones. The findings determine whether further testing, monitoring, or surgical referral is appropriate.
Treat the confirmed diagnosis
Treatment is tailored to the diagnosis. People with adrenal insufficiency may need hormone replacement and a clear plan for illness, procedures, and emergencies. Hormone excess may require medication, surgery, or coordinated specialist care.
Review an adrenal finding or concern about cortisol.
Request an appointment with Elite EndoMet. If you have adrenal insufficiency, severe vomiting, fainting, or confusion may signal an emergency; follow your emergency plan and seek immediate care.