A member asked:

My mom tried to teach us ways to stay healthy, but i got cushing syndrome. why is that?

11 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Not lifestyle caused: Cushing's syndrome is caused by a tumor producing extra hormones causing elevation in a stress hormone (cortisol) or by overusing steroid pills (probably for inflammatory diseases: rheumatoid, asthma...). It's not lifestyle related. You could live, eat, make perfectly healthy lifetyle choices and still could get cushing's syndrome.

Answered 3/12/2012

6k views

Thank

Nothing you did!: Cushing's syndrome, which is caused by an overactive adrenal gland (or both glands) is an "auto-immune" disorder, which can happen to anyone, regardless of their diet or habits. [it can also be caused by taking some form of cortisone in pill form, which I am assuming is not your situation.].

Answered 8/27/2013

6k views

Thank

Not your fault: Quoting dr. Loh:primary cushing's syndrome is the result of an endocrine active mass of adrenal gland cells that become so not as a result of lifestyle habits (good or bad). It's not your fault, but fortunately often completely curable. There are secondary cushing's syndromes related to medications doctors give to treat certain conditions, and it becomes a balance of benefits vs. Risks.

Answered 7/5/2012

6k views

Thank

Related Questions