Meena Devi Meena Devi Asked 6 months ago

What gland sits on top of the kidney?

My daughter was asking about the human body for her science project and she wanted to know more about the glands. There's one gland that sits right on top of the kidney, what is that called? And what does it do?

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Devendra Joshi Devendra Joshi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Those are the adrenal glands, beta. I had some hormone issues years ago and my doctor explained how these tiny things sit right on top of our kidneys. Don't worry too much about it, our bodies have amazing ways of working if we eat simple food and walk daily.

Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

It's the adrenal gland. I recently got my kidney scan done for some back pain issues and the doctor pointed them out on the report. They produce stress hormones like cortisol, actually quite crucial for our energy levels.

Karan Singh Karan Singh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

The adrenal glands sit beautifully on top of each kidney like small caps. Just keep your mind calm and trust your body's natural wisdom. Take care of your mental peace, it directly helps these glands function beautifully.

Merlin Joseph Merlin Joseph Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Hey, those are the adrenal glands. They are super important for releasing hormones like adrenaline and keeping your BP in check. If you are asking because of some scan report or symptoms, let me know, but usually there's nothing to panic about.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

They are the adrenal glands. Honestly, don't start googling symptoms related to them because the internet will scare you with random syndromes. Just show your reports to a proper endocrinologist if something is off.

Pooja Mehta Pooja Mehta Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Those are the adrenal glands! They act like little hats for your kidneys 🤠 Super important for handling stress and keeping us active. Hope you're having a great day!

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Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

It is called the adrenal gland. It is a very normal part of our anatomy, sitting right on top of both kidneys. Hope you are doing well and everything is fine with your health.

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

It is the adrenal gland. Please be careful if you are having unexplained fatigue or sudden BP fluctuations, as I had a small cyst there which took months to diagnose. Don't ignore it, get an ultrasound done if a doctor suggests.

Venkat Subramanian Venkat Subramanian Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

That is the adrenal gland, my friend. My mother always used to say that simple warm water and less salt keeps the kidneys and everything around them cool, but if you have any pain, please consult a good doctor in your area.

Tanmay Bhatia Tanmay Bhatia Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Pretty sure it's the adrenal gland, the one that pumps adrenaline and keeps me awake at 3 AM for no reason. My sleep schedule is a mess because of these tiny guys. Wish there was an off switch for them sometimes!

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