Symptoms of Cushings Syndrome

Symptom of cushings syndrome include fat deposits close to the face neck and trunk; weariness; muscular weakness; salt and water retention; acne; leisurely bruising; menstlruall irregularities; and signs (in women) of virilisation, such as increase of the voice, commute in body, shape, loss of scalp hair, and extend in facial and body hair.

Complications of cushings syndrome:

Complications of this syndrome include advanced blood pressure, The symptoms and signs of cushings syndrome induced by a chronic redundant of corticosteroid hormones in the blood. The redundant may be acquired by a tumour of the outer part (cortex) of the adrenal gland, or may be referable to over inspiration of the adrenal glands by a tumour the pituitary gland.

Many children and teenagers with Cushing’s syndrome will exhibit various of the following:

–extreme weight gain

-growth retardation

-missed periods in teenage girls

-excess hair growth

-acne

-reddish-blue streaks on the skin

-high blood pressure

-tiredness and weakness

-either very early or late puberty

Adults with the disease may also have symptoms of intense weight gain, redundant hair growth, high blood pressure, and skin difficulties. In addition, they may show:

-muscle and bone weakness

-moodiness, irritability, or depression

-sleep disturbances

-high blood sugar

-menstrual disorders in women and diminished fertility in men

Complications include:

Diabetes (High or Low blood glucose levels)

Enlargement of pituitary tumor and other complications from the tumor growth

Fractures due to osteoporosis which are common in older people

High blood pressure which could be life threatening

Kidney stones from the increase in cortisol and other chemicals filtered through the kidneys

Serious infections which could lead to further secondary infections

Treatment of Cushings Syndrome

Treatment of cushings syndrome is by castigation of the under lying cause. Treatments for Cushing’s syndrome are contrived to pass your body’s cortisol production to normal. By indurate, or even distinctly lowering cortisol levels, you’ll feel evident improvements in your signs and symptoms.  Left untreated, however, Cushings syndrome can finally induce to DEATH.  The treatment of choic depends on the cause. 

How is Cushing’s syndrome diagnosed?

Diagnosis is established on a survey of the patient’s medical history, somatic examination and Lab tests.

Xrays are beneficial of the adrenal and pituitary glands in finding tumors.

 

 

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