Bulgur is another name for wheat groats. Alternately, the word groats can be used to refer to buckwheat in its whole kernel form. High in nutrients, groats are usually prepared first by soaking and then slowly simmered until soft.
Cancer of the adrenal glands can cause the glands to become larger than normal, causing pain, a feeling of fullness, and weight loss.
In Addison's disease, the adrenal glands don't make enough of a hormone called cortisol, or less often, a related hormone called aldosterone. That's why doctors sometimes call the illness ''chronic adrenal insufficiency,'' or hypocortisolism.ong-lasting infections -- such as tuberculosis, HIV, and some fungal infections -- can harm the adrenal glands. Cancer cells that spread from other parts of the body to the adrenal glands also can cause Addison's disease. 1 | 2. WebMD Medical Reference.