Cushing's Syndrome

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Cushing's syndrome occurs when your body is exposed to high levels of the hormone cortisol for a long time. The most common cause of Cushing's syndrome, sometimes called hypercortisolism, is the use of oral corticosteroid medication. The condition can also occur when your body makes too much cortisol. Too much cortisol can produce some of the hallmark signs of Cushing's syndrome - a fatty hump between your shoulders, a rounded face, and pink or purple stretch marks on your skin. Cushing's syndrome can also result in high blood pressure, bone loss and, on occasion, diabetes. Treatments for Cushing's syndrome can return your body's cortisol production to normal and noticeably improve your symptoms. The earlier treatment begins, the better your chances for recovery.

Symptoms:

Laboratory Test Procedures:

weight gain
face swelling
acne
cutaneous striae in the deltopectoral area
pink or purple stretch marks (striae) on the skin of the abdomen, thighs, breasts and arms
easy bruising
slow skin healing
excess facial hair
change in menstrual cycles
erectile dysfunction
high blood pressure
fatigue
muscle weakness
depression
confusion
irritability
cognitive problems
headache

Chloride Cl
Insulin
Glucose
Glucose 1hr (50g) (O'Sullivan)
Glucose 2hr Post Prandial
Glucose Tolerance 2hr (75g)
Glucose Tolerance 3hr (75g)
Glucose Tolerance 3hr Preg (100g)
Bicarbonate (CO2)
Sodium
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