There are many conditions that can lead to problems with the adrenal gland function. The adrenal glands are small and shaped liked triangles and are located just above each kidney. They are sometimes called suprarenal glands. Their job is to make hormones that you need to keep your metabolism, blood pressure, immune system and stress response in balance. Adrenal disorders occurs when body doesn't produce enough of certain hormones - adrenal glands, located just above kidneys, produce too little cortisol and, often, too little aldosterone. There are different conditions related to your adrenal glands. Some of the most common include: Addison’s disease, also called adrenal insufficiency. Cushing’s syndrome. In this disorder, your levels of cortisol are too high Congenital adrenal hyperplasia. This term refers to genetic condition in which your adrenal glands are not able to make cortisol well Adrenal gland suppression Hyperaldosteronism. If you have this condition, your body produces too much aldosterone Virilization. This condition happens when your body produces too much of the male sex hormones and is only apparent in females or boys before puberty. There are also conditions of the adrenal glands related to tumors - Adrenal gland tumors, Adrenocortical carcinoma, Pituitary tumors