an abnormal accumulation of fatty pads in the face (creating the distinctive "moon face" of Cushing's syndrome); in the trunk (termed "truncal obesity"); and over the upper back and the back of the neck
Cushings has MANY symptoms, but itching, flaky, dry skin are some of the symptoms.
An abstinence syndrome is the physical symptoms of an addict upon withdrawing from something.
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.
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.
PMS means premenstrual syndrome. It is a collection of emotional symptoms with or without the physical symptoms.
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.
The symptoms include both physical symptoms, such as breast tenderness, back pain , abdominal cramps, headache , and changes in appetite; behavioral symptoms such as clumsiness
Common physical problems include corneal clouding, heart abnormalities, and orthopedic difficulties involving the hands and back
syndrome: a set of physical and/or mental problems that when taken together, indicate a disease. I've also seen it defined as a cluster of symptoms that indicate an impairment.
See cri-du-chat-syndrome-causes-and-symptoms
If you are trying to recognize Asperger's Syndrome (AS) in yourself, look at a list of symptoms at one of the websites on the condition or the WikiAnswers question on signs and symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome. If you decide it is likely that you have AS and want a formal diagnosis, find a psychiatrist who has experience diagnosing AS. If you are trying to recognize Asperger's Syndrome in someone else, it might not be possible unless you know the person well. Again, you can determine whether it is a likely possibility by looking at a list of symptoms. There are no physical appearance characteristics that indicate autism or Asperger's Syndrome. The only physical appearance characteristic that sometimes is mentioned is the tendency of some of them to look youthful.
syndrome.SYNDROME means Group of symptoms