Cushing’s syndrome or hypercortisolism, occurs due to abnormally high levels of the hormone cortisol. This can happen for a variety of reasons. Excess levels of the hormone cortisol are responsible for Cushing syndrome Common signs and symptoms of Cushing syndrome
- Weight gain and fatty tissue deposits, particularly around the midsection and upper back, in the face (moon face), and between the shoulders (buffalo hump)
- Pink or purple stretch marks (striae) on the skin of the abdomen, thighs, breasts and arms
- Thinning, fragile skin that bruises easily
- Slow healing of cuts, insect bites and infections
- Bone loss, leading to fractures over time
Diagnostic tests FOR Cushing’s syndrome:
- Urine and blood tests
- The 24-hour urinary cortisol test
- The late-night salivary cortisol test
- Imaging tests
Treatment for Cushing's syndrome depends on its cause. If the cause of Cushing syndrome is a tumor, your doctor may recommend complete surgical removal. Pituitary tumors are typically removed by a neurosurgeon, who may perform the procedure through your nose. If a tumor is present in the adrenal glands, lungs or pancreas, the surgeon can remove it through a standard operation or in some cases by using minimally invasive surgical techniques, with smaller incisions.After the operation, you'll need to take cortisol replacement medications to provide your body with the correct amount of cortisol. In most cases, you'll eventually experience a return of normal adrenal hormone production, and your doctor can taper off the replacement drugs.
If a person has Cushing’s symptoms because they are using corticosteroids to treat a health condition, the physician may reduce the dose of the drug, or replace it with a non-corticosteroid medication.
Other treatment may include radiation, chemotherapy, and use of certain hormone-inhibiting drugs.
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