At least half of people with Cushing's syndrome have a major depressive disorder. 4. Fatigue and Weakness You may feel generally more tired and weak than normal and have targeted muscle weakness.

general weakness or tiredness; blurry vision and dizziness; weakened muscles; thinner arms and legs; and libido changes. Cushing syndrome can be difficult to diagnose because providers don’t ...

something's really up. Your face looks so crazy.'" Cushing's syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by the body having too-high levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, for a long time. This can ...

Cushing's syndrome is a debilitating endocrine disorder which results from hypercortisolemia. While endogenous Cushing's syndrome can be caused by an adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)-dependent ...

Salivary cortisol measurements are particularly useful to investigate cyclical Cushing's syndrome. At least partial autonomy of cortisol production (either direct from the adrenal cortex or ...

Cushing syndrome is a condition that arises when the body is exposed to high levels of cortisol for an extended period. This can occur due to the body's overproduction of cortisol or from taking ...

Amy Schumer is opening up about how online trolls and comments from health-care experts led her to a Cushing syndrome diagnosis. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) Amy Schumer is crediting ...

Amy Schumer has revealed that abuse from internet trolls about her appearance caused her to be diagnosed with a condition called Cushing syndrome. In the “News Not Noise” letter published on ...

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If not treated, Cushing syndrome can lead to osteoporosis, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, infections and loss of muscle mass. Women may experience a condition called hirsutism, which ...