Cushing's Syndrome

Cushing’s Disease: Definition, Symptoms, Therapy

Brief overview Symptoms: Altered fat distribution, truncal obesity, “moon face”, on the other hand relatively thin limbs, muscle weakness, bone atrophy, increased susceptibility to infections, in women: impure skin, signs of masculinization (e.g. strong facial hair) Course of disease and prognosis: Depends on cause, treatability and duration of the disease; often successful treatment possible, risk … Cushing’s Disease: Definition, Symptoms, Therapy

Cushing’s Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Brief overview Symptoms: Muscle breakdown and increased fat storage, wound healing disorders, parchment skin, increased susceptibility to infections, male pattern hair in women (hirsutism), reproductive disorders, growth disorders in children, psychological problems (such as depression), increased cholesterol, high blood pressure, osteoporosis. Causes: Excessive intake of cortisone-containing drugs (exogenous Cushing’s syndrome) or overproduction of cortisol in … Cushing’s Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment