Cushing’s Syndrome – Excess Cortisol

Patients often experiencerapid weight gain—especially in the face (moon face), tummy, and upper back—along with thinning skin, easy bruising, muscle weakness, and purple stretch marks. Patients could also have mood changes, high blood pressure, exhaustion, irregular periods, and osteoporosis. In young children, rapid weight gain can lead to impaired development.
Along with imaging scans to find tumours, diagnoses call for urine, blood, and saliva tests to gauge cortisol levels. Treatment varies depending on the underlying cause and may involve reducing steroid use, surgically excising tumours, administering radiation, or using drugs to regulate cortisol production.
Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are absolutely vital to avoid consequences including diabetes, infections, and cardiovascular disease. Many people can completely heal or effectively control their disease with suitable therapy, therefore enhancing their quality of life.