Welcome to EmpowHER. Thank you for reaching out to our community for advice.
I do hope you are including other foods beside just fruit in your diet. Our bodies derive nutrients from grains, protein and healthy fat sources.
I am concerned that you mention an increase in the size of your cheeks and that your face is getting broad. I urge you to contact your primary care physician and schedule an appointment which might include some blood tests.
My first thought is Cushing syndrome.
Cushing syndrome occurs when your body is exposed to high levels of the hormone cortisol for a long time. Sometimes called hypercortisolism, it may be caused by the use of oral corticosteroid medication. The condition can also occur when your body makes too much cortisol on its own.
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Hello madiha,
Welcome to EmpowHER. Thank you for reaching out to our community for advice.
I do hope you are including other foods beside just fruit in your diet. Our bodies derive nutrients from grains, protein and healthy fat sources.
I am concerned that you mention an increase in the size of your cheeks and that your face is getting broad. I urge you to contact your primary care physician and schedule an appointment which might include some blood tests.
My first thought is Cushing syndrome.
Cushing syndrome occurs when your body is exposed to high levels of the hormone cortisol for a long time. Sometimes called hypercortisolism, it may be caused by the use of oral corticosteroid medication. The condition can also occur when your body makes too much cortisol on its own.
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April 5, 2016 - 6:34amMaryann
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