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.
1 Low levels of ACTH and cortisol could be caused by a problem with the pituitary gland. 2  Overproduction of ACTH. 3  This may be caused by an overactive pituitary gland, or sometimes by a tumor in the lung.4  In response, the adrenal glands release too much cortisol (one form of Cushing's syndrome). A problem with the adrenal glands or pituitary gland. 2  A high level of ACTH and a low level of cortisol (or low ACTH and high cortisol levels) could be caused by a problem with the adrenal glands. 3  Low levels of ACTH and cortisol could be caused by a problem with the pituitary gland. 4  Overproduction of ACTH.