All about cushing’s syndrome

September 25, 2011

Cushing’s syndrome is basically an aftereffect of hormonal imbalances in human body which happens due to over expansion of the body due to high hormone cortisol level. This is a rare variant of hormonal diseases and the adult individuals of 25-60 are mostly affected by it.

The symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome differ from person to person on the basis of age. Generally adults develop fat growth around their thigh, neck and arms while children get shorter height development and gather mass of fat around belly. The skin texture gets rough and high blood pressure levels are quite common symptom for both young and adult suffering from this disease.

This disorder brings on some psychological disturbances also, where people with Cushing’s syndrome disorder often get irritated quickly, they might suffer from depression, mood switching or anxiety disorders. Women might experience growth of facial hair in the area of chin, forehead or cheek while men suffer from acute respiratory problems.

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