Adreno Cortico Trophic Hormone (ACTH) Test

The Adreno Cortico Trophic Hormone (ACTH) Test is a medical laboratory test that measures the levels of ACTH in the blood. ACTH is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol, a steroid hormone that helps regulate various bodily functions. The test is commonly used to diagnose and monitor conditions such as adrenal insufficiency, Cushing's syndrome, and Addison's disease. At healthcare nt sickcare, we offer an online ACTH Test that allows patients to conveniently and securely access their test results from the comfort of their own homes.

What are the Symptoms of Abnormal ACTH?

There are a few symptoms observed in your body when your ACTH level in blood is too high or too low. It would also affect the cortisol level in your body as its secretion is the responsibility of the Adreno Cortico Trophic Hormone. These symptoms, however, can differ from person to person and it is unnecessary that one person will experience these.

The symptoms of low ACTH are as follows;

• Excessive weakness and weak muscles
• Low blood pressure
• Loss of appetite
• Sudden and unreasonable weight loss
• High level of potassium
• Excessive fatigue
• High level of potassium
• Low level of blood sugar
• High sodium level

The symptoms of high ACTH include;

• Increased amount of body hair
• Purple stretch marks in the body
• Thin skin
• Very weak muscles
• Pimples and acne
• Low levels of potassium
• High level of blood sugar or diabetes
• Low sodium level
• Obesity and roundness of the face