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  1. Hormones – cortisol and corticosteroids

    Cortisol helps to maintain blood pressure, immune function and the body's anti-inflammatory processes.

  2. Cushing's syndrome

    Some people have Cushing's syndrome symptoms when they take glucocorticoid hormones to treat inflammatory conditions such as asthma, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.

  3. Addison's disease

    Most cases of Addison's disease are caused by an autoimmune response that attacks and damages the adrenal glands over time.

  4. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)

    Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) can affect a child's normal growth and development, including normal growth of the genitals.

  5. Pituitary tumour

    Generally, pituitary tumours are benign and slow growing, and pituitary cancers are extremely rare.

  6. McCune-Albright syndrome

    The severity of symptoms or how a child with McCune-Albright syndrome will be affected throughout life is difficult to predict.

  7. Strong relationships, strong health

    Having friends and other social connections is good for your health and wellbeing.

  8. Anabolic steroids

    Prolonged misuse of steroids can cause liver damage and severe mood swings.

  9. Stretch marks

    Over time, stretch marks lose their bright colouring and become silvery, shimmering lines.

  10. Anger - how it affects people

    Well-managed anger can be a useful emotion that motivates you to make positive changes.

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