Question 1

why is cushing's disease or syndrome fatal?

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Excess cortisol: Cushing's disease is excessive cortisol in the body from a pituitary tumor that leads to its secretion.Cushing's syndrome refers to the stigmata with excessive cortisol.This can be from the pituitary or administered by drs. Symptoms include hypertension, obesity, heart problems, sensitivity to infection. Cushing's disease/syndrome can be treated so it is not necessarily fatal, but it can be.

Question 2

do i have cushing syndrome or disease---what is the difference?

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Cushing's: Cushing's syndrome is any conditions that cause the adrenal gland to produce too much cortisol. Cushing's disease is a adenoma (tumor) in the pituitary that produces a hormone called acth which causes the adrenal gland to produce too much cortisol.

Question 3

what would be the treatment plan c someone dx...c cushings disease and could it be fatal? tks

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Cushing's disease: Surely the "someone" who diagnosed Cushing's should have known how important is to treat. If that someone didn't you need to do two things:

1: Report that error to a Medical Board.
2: Seek another doctor - preferably an Endocrinologist.

If I have misunderstood your information, my apologies.

Question 4

what is the cause of the hyperpigmentation in people with cushing syndrome and addison's disease?

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A pituitary hormone: In addison's disease, the adrenal glands stop making cortisol.  The pituitary gland (just below the brain) makes massive amounts of a hormone called acth to try to get the adrenal glands to make more cortisol, but they can't. Along with the acth, the pituitary also secretes another hormone (msh) that stimulates skin cells to make more melanin, causing it to darken.

Question 5

what are signs of cushing syndrome?

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There are many: Many patients have multiple signs & symptoms, including (but not limited to): facial plethora, violet colored striae ("stretch marks"), high blood pressure, glucose intolerance, weight gain, facial roundness, weakness, and "central" obesity (i.e., in the truncal area). Acne, decreased libido,  & menstrual irregularities are common. Detailed exam & testing are necessary to rule out related conditio.

Question 6

what is cushing syndrome and its cure?

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Pituitary tumor: A pituitary tumor causes classic cushings syndrome.  The tumor releases acth which stimulates the adrenal gland to produce corticosteroid hormones.

Cushings syndrome can come about because of steroid hormones being used to treat an underlying condition or rarely from a tumor of the adrenal gland.

The cure of the syndrome depends on its cause.

Question 7

who is most prone to having cushing syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Rare disease: Cushing's syndrome is more prevalent in women than in men, but it is a relatively rare disease.   The incidence is about 4 cases per million people. An endocrinologist may see a couple new cases per year.

Question 8

what are different ways to treat cushing syndrome?

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See below.: First, find out what's causing the cushing's syndrome. If it's due to overuse of steroids, cut down on the dose. If it's due to a tumor, surgery is the best treatment.Tumor in the pituitary can be removed by neurosurgeons, tumors in the adrenal, pancreas, lung can be removed by surgeons. Radiation therapy is used if surgery is not complete. Last but not least, medications can be used.

Question 9

is there more than one good way to treat cushing syndrome?

Accepted Answer

It depend on the cau: Piitutary cushing is differently treated than adrenal cushing( mass on the adrenal).

Question 10

my lady friend has cushing syndrome. she was too embarassed to tell me any more. can you explain it to me please?

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Yes: Not sure why your friend would be embarassed about having cushing's syndrome.  Unless she is overusing her steroid pills, there is nothing she could have done to prevent it and it's not contagenous.  Check link below for summary of cushing's syndrome.  http://www.uptodate.com/contents/patient-information-cushings-syndrome-beyond-the-basics.

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