INFO - Symptoms of Cushing's syndrome

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National Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Information Service

NIDDK

Jul 2008

" Cushing's syndrome "

Excerpt:

What are the signs and symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome?

Signs and symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome vary, but most people with

the disorder have upper body obesity, a rounded face, increased fat

around the neck, and relatively slender arms and legs. Children tend

to be obese with slowed growth rates.

Other signs appear in the skin, which becomes fragile and thin,

bruises easily, and heals poorly. Purple or pink stretch marks may

appear on the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, arms, and breasts. The bones

are weakened, and routine activities such as bending, lifting, or

rising from a chair may lead to backaches and rib or spinal column

fractures.

Women with Cushing’s syndrome usually have excess hair growth on their

face, neck, chest, abdomen, and thighs. Their menstrual periods may

become irregular or stop. Men may have decreased fertility with

diminished or absent desire for sex and, sometimes, erectile

dysfunction.

Other common signs and symptoms include:

• severe fatigue

• weak muscles

• high blood pressure

• high blood glucose

• increased thirst and urination

• irritability, anxiety, or depression

• a fatty hump between the shoulders

http://endocrine.niddk.nih.gov/pubs/cushings/cushings.htm#symptoms

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