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Symptoms wise difference between pcos & cushing disease.2 or 3 symptomes which occur only in cushing disease not in pcos?
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Symptoms overlap: The difference between the 2 is best noted in lab work rather than symptoms, since many symptoms are present in both. Striae (pink/purplish stretch marks) are more common in cushings as well as slow healing wounds and infections.
Answered 4/21/2013
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May appear similar: Both diseases can present with weight gain, hirsutism, acne, and irregular periods in women. However, cs usually includes symptoms such as easy bruising, sleep disturbances, decreased libido, a buff alo hump, and stretch marks, which are not present in pcos. Testosterone and cortisol levels may help distinguish between the two. You doctor can decide which tests are necessary.
Answered 4/25/2013
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