Cushing's Syndrome

Consumption of Cortone Acetate based medicines orally, for a long length of time is the normal cause of Cushing’ syndrome. Prednisone is the usual medicine used this way.

The succeeding cause of Cushing's syndrome is Cushing's disease. Tumors forming in the adrenal glands or in the other parts of the body can also lead to Cushing's syndrome.

The pituitary gland located on the bottom of the brain controls the body's production of cortisol. Cushing's syndrome is caused by a tumor in the pituitary gland. These small tumors force the adrenal glands to make too much cortisol. These tumors, if enlarged, can cause problems with eyesight.

Cushing's Syndrome & Disease Gives Away These Symptoms

A fat middle torso with thin arms and legs, fragile and easily injured skin, cuts and normal bruises take much longer to heal, pink or purple stretch marks develop all over the body, swollen complexion, lack of energy, interrupted period cycle in women with increasing body hair, hypertension and osteoporosis, and higher than usual blood sugar levels.

Removal of the tumor from your pituitary gland is the treatment for this disease, and radiation treatments are sometimes used after surgery to lower the risk of reoccurrence.