Welcome to EmpowHER. The signs and symptoms of Cushing's syndrome vary.
Common signs and symptoms involve progressive obesity and skin changes, such as:
Weight gain and fatty tissue deposits, particularly around the midsection and upper back, in the face (moon face) and between the shoulders (buffalo hump)
Pink or purple stretch marks (striae) on the skin of the abdomen, thighs, breasts and arms
Thinning, fragile skin that bruises easily
Slow healing of cuts, insect bites and infections
Acne
You might want to ask your doctor about other testing such as
Saliva test. Cortisol levels normally rise and fall throughout the day. In people without Cushing's syndrome, levels of cortisol drop significantly in the evening. By analyzing cortisol levels from a small sample of saliva collected late at night, doctors can see if cortisol levels are too high, suggesting a diagnosis of Cushing's
Imaging tests. Computerized tomography (CT) scans or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans can provide images of your pituitary and adrenal glands to detect abnormalities, such as tumors.
You might not have Cushing's disease, many other conditions can also have the same symptoms. It might be also good to get a second opinion from another doctor.
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Hi Anon,
Welcome to EmpowHER. The signs and symptoms of Cushing's syndrome vary.
Common signs and symptoms involve progressive obesity and skin changes, such as:
You might want to ask your doctor about other testing such as
Saliva test. Cortisol levels normally rise and fall throughout the day. In people without Cushing's syndrome, levels of cortisol drop significantly in the evening. By analyzing cortisol levels from a small sample of saliva collected late at night, doctors can see if cortisol levels are too high, suggesting a diagnosis of Cushing's
Imaging tests. Computerized tomography (CT) scans or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans can provide images of your pituitary and adrenal glands to detect abnormalities, such as tumors.
You might not have Cushing's disease, many other conditions can also have the same symptoms. It might be also good to get a second opinion from another doctor.
Here are some resources for you
https://www.empowher.com/condition/cushings-disease
Best,
Daisy
May 8, 2012 - 4:00amThis Comment
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