Frequency (Epidemiology) Diabetes mellitus Occurrence in the population7-8% of the adult German population have diabetes mellitus, 95% of these people have type 2 diabetes. History For the course of the diabetes disease it is crucial that careful blood glucose control is ensured throughout the life of the patient, as this is the only way to … Frequency (Epidemiology) | Diabetes mellitus
Prophylaxis There are no preventive measures to avoid type 1 diabetes. However, type 2 diabetes can be prevented if the biggest risk factor, overweight, is eliminated early. This requires a healthy and balanced diet and regular physical activity. It is important that these measures are carried out permanently and do not become a compulsion. Sport … Prophylaxis | Diabetes mellitus
What is the Cushing’s test? Cushing’s syndrome is a common metabolic disorder associated with disorders and changes in the cortisone metabolism. Cortisone is a so-called “stress hormone” which is involved in many metabolic processes of various organs in the body. An excess of cortisone in the body can trigger Cushing’s syndrome, which can be accompanied … The Cushing Test
What are the results of the Cushing Test? In order for the Cushing’s test to be meaningful, the cortisone level in the blood must be determined the day before in the morning. The following morning, the level is determined again after taking dexamethasone the night before. The result of the test thus indicates whether there … What are the results of the Cushing Test? | The Cushing Test
Cushing’s syndrome in horses Cushing’s syndrome is also a comparatively common metabolic disorder in horses. The excess of the hormone cortisone has similar effects on the metabolic processes as in humans or many other animals. Metabolic processes involved in fertility, sugar and fat metabolism, the immune system and many other body processes are also disturbed. … Cushing’s syndrome in horses | Cushing’s Syndrome
Overview of typical symptoms Truncal obesity Moon Face Poor healing of skin defects Muscle loss (thin arms and legs compared to healthy people of the same age) Skin changes (thin parchment skin and tendency to bruising) Psychological changes (from mood swings to depression, in children often: aggressive behaviour) Clouding of the eye lens (cataract) Osteoporosis … Symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome
Round “full moon face” A round full moon face is a common symptom of Cushing’s syndrome. The marked change in the shape and features of the face is the main focus of attention and places a particular psychological burden on those affected. The typical round face is noticeable with distinct chubby cheeks and an implied … Round “full moon face” | Symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome
Blood changes Serious changes in the blood count are rather rare in Cushing’s syndrome. Rather, changes in laboratory values at the beginning of a glucocorticoid therapy can be observed. Since it is usually initiated due to an excessive immune reaction of the body with inflammatory symptoms, a significant reduction of the inflammatory parameters can be … Blood changes | Symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome
Psychological changes Psychological changes are quite common side effects of glucocorticoids. However, it depends strongly on the individual case how the effect on the psyche is expressed in detail. The most frequent is the development from a depressive mood to a manifest depression. However, a rather sad mood and a lack of drive do not … Psychological changes | Symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome
Definition The Cushing’s threshold describes the amount of glucocorticoids (e.g. cortisone) that is given in the form of a drug and by which the clinical picture of Cushing’s disease is triggered. Since it is not a true Cushing’s syndrome, it is called Cushing’s syndrome. The way this disease is triggered by a drug is also … Cushing’s threshold
What happens when the Cushing’s threshold is crossed? If the Cushing threshold is exceeded once, no direct consequences are usually to be expected. Since Cushing’s syndrome is a chronic disease, it is unlikely that a single dose overdose will cause symptoms. A long-term exceeding of the Cushing’s threshold becomes problematic. This greatly increases the probability … What happens when the Cushing’s threshold is crossed? | Cushing’s threshold
Synonyms in a broader sense English: Cushing’s syndrome Hypercortisolism Cushing’s disease Endocrine and exocrine Cushing’s syndrome Definition In Cushing’s syndrome (Cushing’s disease) there is too much cortisol in the body. Cortisol is a hormone that is produced by the body itself, but is also used as a drug, for example to suppress inflammatory reactions. Overactivity … Cushing’s Syndrome
