Cushings Disease

Cushings is one of those diseases that is often misdiagnosed. It’s symptoms include “thin, fragile skin, a rise in blood pressure, a moon face, an increase in abdominal fat, muscle weakness and facial hair.” Bones that break very easy is another sign, and could be confused with osteoporosis. Here’s another confusing fact, osteoporosis can also come from Cushings.

Too much cortisone is what’s to blame. If your symptoms include any of those listed above, talk to your doctor about the possibly of Cushings disease. They will most likely put you through a series of tests to find out the source of the disease. Surgery may be required.

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