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Why are patients suffering with cushings syndrome overweight?
AnswerCushing's Syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by an abnormally high circulating level of corticosteroid hormones. It may be produced by an adrenal gland tumor causing excessive secretion of corticosteroids, a prolonged administration of corticosteroid drugs, or by an enlargement of both adrenal glands, due to a pituitary tumor (known as Cushings disease). Corticosteroid drugs are widely used for inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and asthma.Cushing's syndrome may occur at any age, but is most common in middle age. Most cases today are caused by excessive, prolonged use of corticosteroid drugs, but these cases are usually mild. The patient is often described as having cushingoid features rather than full-blown Cushing's syndrome. Cushings is more likely to strike women than men, but a small percentage of men do get it.Symptoms of Cushing's syndrome: face appears round and red, the trunk tends to become obese with a humped upper back and the limbs become wasted. Acne may develop and purple stretch marks may appear on the abdomen, thighs and breasts. The skin is thin and bruises easily. The bones become weakened and are at increased risk of fracturing. Women may become increasingly hairy. The patients are more susceptible to infection and may suffer from stomach or duodenal ulcers. Mental changes often occur, including depression, paranoia and sometimes euphoria. Insomnia may be a problem. Patients may develop hypertension and edema. About one-fifth of all patients develop diabetes mellitus. In children, Cushing's syndrome can suppress growth.
Can Edwards' syndrome be prevented?
Edwards' syndrome cannot be prevented
Does Adam Sandler have autism or asperger's syndrome?
Asperger's syndrome
When was The Frankenstein Syndrome created?
The Frankenstein Syndrome was created on 2010-07-05.
Are there any famous people who have Cockayne syndrome?
There's bound to be someone out there with Cockayne syndrome.
What is cushion's disease in Animals?
Cushings syndrome or Cushings disease is generally caused by a tumor on the pituitary gland and results metabolic disorders such as insulin resistance, obesity, diabetes, long hair coat, laminitis etc depending on the animal.
Can swelling around pituitary gland lead to cushings?
A pituitary tumor can cause Cushings, however a swelling that compresses the pituitary most usually will cause decreased function, not increased function as seen in Cushings. If the pituitary hormones that direct the adrenals fail, it is called Addisons' Disease.
What is liddle test in cushings syndrome?
A test that administers dexamethasone to differentiate between normal and cushings Normals will be suppressed then return to normal with a low dose of dexamethasone. Affected will be suppressed with a high dose of dexamethasone
What glands are involved in Cushings syndrome?
Cushing's syndrome involves the overproduction of cortisol, commonly caused by a pituitary tumor that stimulates excess cortisol production from the adrenal glands. This leads to a variety of symptoms, including weight gain, high blood pressure, and muscle weakness.
Does cushings cause excessive dander in dogs?
Cushings has MANY symptoms, but itching, flaky, dry skin are some of the symptoms.
Is there any known relation between Sweet's Syndrome and Crohn's Disease?
Yes
Who primarily gets Addison's disease?
It happens, and can be the result of cushings disease which is the opposite of addisons, but this type is caused by the drugs treating the cushings. this link will help you http://www.caninecushings.net/forums
Can you have both cushings disease and addisons disease?
no, because Cushings disease is when your adrenal glands secrete to much cortosol. Addison's disease is when your adrenal glands sucrete to little cortisol.
A moon face s a sign of what illness?
Cushings Disease
Which disease is the result of a hypersecretion of cortisol?
hypersecretion of thyroxine leads to grave disease, thyrotoxicoises
Where can someone find more information on Cushing's disease?
Information on Cushings disease can be found online from many different web resources. Some examples of these resources include Mayoclinic and About Cushings.
What can cause loss of fur but there is no itching?
Could be canine cushings disease
