Full Description
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Comprehensive Guide addresses how hydrocortisone works, what can go wrong, and how to correct it, also explaining why the timing of doses and measurement of cortisol from a dose is extremely important.
The book provides an in-depth analysis of this disorder for pediatric endocrinologists and primary care providers, allowing them to help patients with an updated model of care and appropriate treatment.
Patients and family members will benefit from the trend-forward information that will empower them to approach their healthcare providers with the expectation of receiving individualized care and treatment for this disorder.
Contents
Section One: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia—introduction1. Physiology of the Adrenal Glands: How Does It Work?2. How Males and Females Develop3. Genetics of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia4. Common Forms of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia5. Other Blocks in the Pathway Causing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia6. Growth7. Puberty8. Biochemical Tests Used for Diagnosis
Section Two: When things go wrong in congenital adrenal hyperplasia9. Monitoring Long Term Outcomes10. Growth11. When Things Go Wrong With Puberty12. When Things Go Wrong—Weight, Diabetes and Hypertension13. When Things Go Wrong—Bone Density and Osteoporosis14. Fertility15. Sleep and Mood Alterations16. Abdominal, Skin and Other Problems
Section Three: Treatment for congenital adrenal hyperplasia17. History of Steroid Development18. Glucocorticoid Treatment19. Glucose and Cortisol20. Hydrocortisone21. Dosing and the Circadian Rhythm22. Cortisol and 17-Hydroxyprogesterone23. Using Profiles to Assess Cortisol Replacement24. Monitoring Hydrocortisone Therapy25. Other Hormones and Their Roles26. Missing a Dose of Hydrocortisone27. Intravenous, Intramuscular and Other Forms of Hydrocortisone28. The Pump Method for Achieving a Normal Circadian Cortisol Replacement29. Stress Dosing for Sick Days, Surgery, Exams and Exercise30. Practical Information Emergency Kit and School Information31. Other Treatments for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia—Prednisolone, Dexamethasone and Adrenalectomy32. Fludrocortisone 9 Alpha-Fludrocortisone33. Travel and Time Zones34. Thinking Through Blood Results-A Quiz35. Discussing the Emotional Aspects of Living With Congenital Adrenal HyperplasiaAppendix 1. Converting System International (SI) Blood Measures Into North American Values or Conventional UnitsAppendix 2. List of Abbreviations
