Cushing's Syndrome & Cushing's Disease

Cortisol excess produces significant and serious change in the appearance and health of affected individuals. Depending on the cause and duration of the Cushing's Syndrome, some people may have more dramatic changes, some might look more masculinized, some may have more blood pressure or weight changes. Generally, the longer Cushing’s Syndrome exists prior to treatment, the more symptoms the person will exhibit.

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