What causes low cortisol

Low cortisol may be caused by adrenal dysfunction, pituitary or hypothalamic disease, and is also closely related to improper medication.

1. Adrenal hypofunction: If you suffer from diseases such as adrenal tuberculosis, adrenalitis, adrenal tumors, etc., your adrenal function may be damaged, so you may have low cortisol, which can manifest as fatigue, poor appetite, low blood pressure, pigmentation, etc.

2. Pituitary or hypothalamic diseases: If you have pituitary or hypothalamic diseases, it may cause an increase or decrease in pituitary hormone secretion, thereby affecting the secretion of adrenal cortex hormones, so low cortisol may also occur;

3. Improper medication: If you frequently use prednisone or glucocorticoids in your daily life, it may affect the secretion of adrenal cortex hormones and may also cause low cortisol.

There are many causes of low cortisol. If accompanied by other discomfort symptoms, you need to go to the hospital for further examination to determine the cause, and then take effective measures for treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Try to detect and treat early to avoid delaying the best time for treatment. During the treatment, you should also pay attention to keeping a happy mood and try to avoid being too excited.