The adrenal glands sit above the kidneys and make hormones that control blood pressure, salt balance, stress response and metabolism. When they make too much or too little hormone, it can affect the whole body. Dr. Ajay Shukla specialises in identifying and treating adrenal disorders.
Dr. Ajay Shukla
MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM Endocrinology (SGPGI), MRCP SCE (Diabetes & Endocrinology) • 17+ years
Adrenal conditions treated
- Cushing's syndrome (excess cortisol)
- Adrenal insufficiency / Addison's disease (low cortisol)
- Primary aldosteronism (a treatable cause of high blood pressure)
- Adrenal tumours and incidentalomas (adrenal masses found on scans)
- Pheochromocytoma
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Symptoms that may signal an adrenal problem
Difficult-to-control or early high blood pressure, unexplained weight gain with easy bruising and stretch marks, severe fatigue, weakness, darkening of the skin, salt cravings, or episodes of palpitations with headache and sweating can all relate to the adrenal glands. Some adrenal masses are found by chance on scans done for other reasons.
How Dr. Shukla manages adrenal disorders
- Specialised hormone testing to confirm the diagnosis
- Assessment of adrenal masses found on imaging
- Medical treatment or hormone replacement as appropriate
- Blood pressure evaluation for hormonal causes
- Coordinated care with surgery when a tumour needs removal
This page is general health information, not a substitute for a medical consultation. Diagnosis and treatment must be individualised — please book an appointment for advice specific to you.
Frequently asked questions
Which doctor treats adrenal gland disorders in Lucknow?
Adrenal disorders are treated by an endocrinologist. Dr. Ajay Shukla, DM Endocrinology (SGPGI), diagnoses and manages Cushing's syndrome, adrenal insufficiency, adrenal tumours and hormonal causes of high blood pressure at Hormone India, Lucknow.
Can adrenal problems cause high blood pressure?
Yes. Conditions such as primary aldosteronism and pheochromocytoma are hormonal (adrenal) causes of high blood pressure. Identifying them is important because they are often treatable, sometimes curable.
What is an adrenal incidentaloma?
An adrenal incidentaloma is an adrenal mass discovered by chance on a scan done for another reason. Most are harmless, but an endocrinologist checks hormone levels and imaging features to decide whether treatment or monitoring is needed.