Cortisol

Serum Cortisol (Morning)

Cortisol is the 'stress hormone'. It follows a daily rhythm — highest in morning, lowest at night. Abnormal levels indicate adrenal or pituitary problems.

Normal Range

Morning (8 AM): 6-23 mcg/dL | Evening: 3-16 mcg/dL

Unit: mcg/dL

LOWNORMALHIGH
Below normalMorning (8 AM): 6-23 mcg/dL | Evening: 3-16 mcg/dL mcg/dLAbove normal
Medically Verified Ranges

What High Cortisol Means

Persistently high cortisol (Cushing's syndrome): weight gain (moon face, buffalo hump), high BP, high sugar, purple stretch marks, easy bruising, osteoporosis. Causes: steroid medication, pituitary tumor, adrenal tumor.

Cushing's SyndromeSteroid Medication

What Low Cortisol Means

Low cortisol (Addison's disease/adrenal insufficiency): extreme fatigue, weight loss, low BP, darkening skin, salt cravings, dizziness on standing. Can be life-threatening in crisis.

Addison's DiseaseAdrenal Insufficiency
Desi Ilaaj for Cortisol

AI-verified traditional Indian remedies. Always consult a doctor for serious conditions.

Ashwagandha(अश्वगंधा)

Adaptogen — reduces cortisol by 28-30% in studies

Not for Cushing's. Consult doctor.

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