Cushing's+Syndrome

=Cushing's Syndrome= Cushing's Syndrome is a hyersecreation disorder. Cushings syndrome is Polyuria, polydipsia. Hypersecretion problems generally are the result of tumors, and the condition depends on the cortex area involved in the disease. When the tumor is in the middle cortical area, Cushing's Syndrome is the result. The disease can be caused by a tumor in the pitutary gland, the adrenal gland, a tumor on any part of the body that produces cortisol, or a tumor on any part of the body that produces ACTH (when too much ACTH is made it signals other parts of the body to produce cortisol). Cushing's Syndrome is caused by the body being exposed to too much of or taking to much of the hormone cortisol (Cortisol can be found in corticosteroid medications, such as prednisone and prednisolone). The excessive output of glucocorticoids results in a "moon face" and a hump of fat on the upper back. Other common effects of the disease include high blood pressure, hyperglycemia and possible diabetes, weakening of the bones, pink or purple stretch marks on the skin, a rounded face, upper body obesity but thin arms and legs, weak muscles and severe depression of the immune system. Men with the disease will have decreased fertility, decreased or no sex desire, and impotence. Women with the disease have excess hair growth on the face, neck, chest, abdomen, and thighs. This disease is not common in children and is found mostly found in both adult males and females. Treatment for Cushing's Syndrome involves returning your body's cortisol production to normal or possible removal of the tumor causing the disease. This will usually noticeably improve the symptoms of the disease. The earlier the disease is caught and treatment begins, the better the chances of recovery.

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