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
Symptoms Stretch marks occur in about 90% of pregnant women during the last trimester of pregnancy. They are pinkish-purple atrophic lines or bands on the abdomen, buttocks, breasts, thighs, shoulders, arms or lower back. The stretch marks appear vertical to the direction of stretching. After a period of time, they lose pigmentation and atrophy. Stretch … Stretch Marks (Striae Distensae): Causes and Remedies
Symptoms In osteoporosis, bones become weak, porous, and brittle and undergo structural changes. Even minor stresses can lead to a fracture, especially of the vertebrae, femoral neck, and wrists. Fractures pose a risk to the elderly and can lead to pain, hospitalization, surgery and disability. In the worst cases, they are even life-threatening. Other possible … Osteoporosis Causes and Treatment
Introduction Fat metabolism disorders are diseases that lead to changes in cholesterol and triglyceride levels due to disorders in the transport, metabolism and production of fat. They are medically called dyslipidaemias. If there is a general increase in blood lipids cholesterol and triglycerides, one speaks of hyperlipidaemias. The values of the so-called blood lipids are … Fat metabolism disorder
Symptoms of a lipometabolic disorder Elevated blood lipid levels remain undetected for a long time because they do not initially cause any symptoms. They are often detected by chance in routine examinations or, in most cases, only become noticeable through late effects. These include narrowing of the heart vessels, which can lead to angina pectoris … Symptoms of a lipometabolic disorder | Fat metabolism disorder
What are the consequences of a lipometabolic disorder? The consequences of a lipometabolic disorder are the accumulation of fats in the vessel wall and the slow closure of the vessel wall.This is called atherosclerotic change or atherosclerosis. The vessels lose their elasticity and may even tear. If the arterial vessels become blocked, the tissue behind … What are the consequences of a lipometabolic disorder? | Fat metabolism disorder
Cholesterol Cholesterol is found in all animal cells and is a vital component. It fulfills various tasks in the human organism: It is built into the membrane (i.e. shell) of human cells. It is also the precursor of the so-called steroid hormones such as testosterone or estrogen. It is the most important component of bile … Cholesterol | Fat metabolism disorder
What is a metabolic disorder? Most substances that are important for the body have a kind of cycle that they go through to be absorbed or produced and processed in the body. If this cycle no longer functions properly at one point, this is known as a metabolic disorder. It can, for example, be caused … Metabolic disorder – What does it mean?
