Signs and Symptoms of Cushing's Syndrome

Generally, the symptoms of Cushing's Syndrome include:

• upper body obesity
• rounded face
• increased fat around the neck
• thinning arms and legs
• obesity with slowed growth rates in children
• fragile and thin skin that bruises easily and heals poorly
• purplish pink stretch marks that may appear on the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, arms and breasts
• weak bones, leading to backaches, rib and spinal column fractures from routine activities
• severe fatigue
• weak muscles
• high blood pressure
• high blood sugar
• irritability, anxiety and depression are common

Specific Symptoms in Women

• excess hair growth on the face, neck, chest, abdomen, and thigh
• irregular or no menstrual period

Specific Symptoms in Men

• decreased fertility
• diminished or absent desire for sex