Can congenital adrenal hyperplasia be cured

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I believe many people have not heard of congenital adrenal hyperplasia in their daily life, and this disease is relatively rare. Next, I will explain to you whether congenital adrenal hyperplasia can be cured.

Can congenital adrenal hyperplasia be cured

First of all, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, this disease can be effectively cured, so there is no need to worry too much in daily life.

Secondly, the simple male type is due to 21 hydroxylase deficiency, so it is also called 21 hydroxylase deficiency. This type is the most common, accounting for 60% of all cases, with an incidence rate of 1: 5000. The shape of the external genitalia can be changed from simple clitoral hypertrophy to complete masculinity. The patient developed male secondary sexual characteristics, such as low voice, acne and so on. Due to the early closure of epiphysis, the patient is short. Because the adrenal cortex secretes too much androgen, it can feedback inhibit the secretion of gonadotropin, so that the ovarian follicles gradually decrease, and there is no ovulation phenomenon. Although the morphology of internal reproductive organs is normal, it is immature. Most patients can maintain water electrolyte balance.

Finally, the basic principle of treatment is to supplement the lacking cortisol to inhibit the secretion of ACTH, control the hyperplasia of adrenal cortex, reduce the synthesis and secretion of androgen, so as to relieve or alleviate the symptoms of masculinization. The necessary sex hormones should be supplemented before and after the development period to promote the maturation of genitalia and the timely development of the secondary sexual characteristics.

matters needing attention

The occurrence of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, this disease in daily life to reasonable arrangement of their diet, to pay attention to balanced nutrition, usually eat less meals, do not appear overeating.