Question 1

what is cushing's syndrome?

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Symptom / sign mix: The familiar physical changes from excess glucocorticoids from any cause, made in the body or prescribged. Red, swollen face, hypertension, glucose intolerance, truncal obesity, fat pad on back of neck, fragile skin, likelihood to get infections, mood problems, acne, more. Contrast "cushing's disease" in which these by definition result from a pituitary adenoma making acth.

Question 2

what is cushing's syndrome and it affect?

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Hormonal...: It is hormonal problem where the body experiences changes due to too much glucocorticoids which might be elevated for different reasons like for example adrenal tumors( usually benign), medications, other hormonal issues. Symptoms can be weight gain, elevated blood sugar, fatigue, muscle weakness, moon face, among others.

Question 3

babysitter was just told another kid in her care has cushings syndrome. should we worry?

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No: It's not a common disease.  It's not contageous.  The diagnosis is very hard to make, even for an endocrinologist.  I don't recommend chasing your doc for this diagnosis unless your child has symptoms. See link below to see if you should be worried. http://www.uptodate.com/contents/patient-information-cushings-syndrome-beyond-the-basics.

Question 4

my lover has just been diagnosed with cushings syndrome. i am worried but she acts like it is not a problem. who can tell me what it means?

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Diagnosis ?: Cushing syndrome is a problem if the diagnosis is correct. It is very difficult to diagnose cushing you need multiple testes and conformation tests.

Question 5

is cushing's syndrome easy to diagnose?

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No, it's a tough one: Cushing's syndrome is a condition where your body makes too much cortisol (a hormone). A blood draw, 24 hour urine measurement of cortisol, midnight salivary cortisol measurement or a test called dexamathasone suppression test can be done to give you the diagnosis. Often time, you'll need multiple or all of the tests above to make an accurate diagnosis.  It's one of the hardest diagnosis to make.

Question 6

what are the tests for cushing's syndrome?

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CUSHING'S SYNDROME: Dx: 1. Urinary free cortisol -  4 x upper limit of normal. 2. Dexamethasone test- plasma cortosol level elevated.3. Acth level is elevated in pituitary cause.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of cushing's syndrome?

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Excess steroids: Overproduction of or medication with corticosteroids.

Question 8

what kind of condition is cushing's syndrome?

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Cushing's syndrome: Cushing's syndrome is a condition where your body makes too much cortisol (a hormone).  A blood draw, 24 hour urine measurement of cortisol, midnight salivary cortisol measurement or a test called dexamathasone suppression test can be done to give you the diagnosis.  Often time, you need multiple or all of the tests above to make an accurate diagnosis.

Question 9

how do you know if someone has cushing's syndrome?

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Many symptoms: Symptoms / signs:  truncal obesity (mr. Potatohead look), "moon" facies, thinning of skin, easy bruising, "buffalo" hump in upper back, purple stretch marks, hypertension, fatigue, psychiatric sx, insomnia, excess hair growth, muscle weakness and loss.  Symptoms are often progressive and should prompt screening.

Question 10

what age group is most prone to having cushing's syndrome?

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Cushing's: What makes you ask that question? Family history?
Cushing's syndrome can occur in any age group. If you have symptoms you should see your doctor. Additionally you can go on the web and find many articles/comments about Cushing's syndrome.

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