People with Cushing’s syndrome commonly lose weight after the disorder is treated, a new study found. Findings indicate that nearly half of Cushing’s patients who achieve disease remission lose at least 5% of their total body weight in the years following treatment, and nearly a third lose 10% or…
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I’m a huge believer in listening to my body’s cues. Whether I’m hungry, tired, thirsty, or bored, I love to hear my body out and give it what it needs. However, it’s not always that simple. While I want to trust my body, Cushing’s disease can wreak havoc, resulting…
Prolonged use of high-dose corticosteroid nasal sprays can lead to Cushing’s syndrome in children, according to a case report on a young girl in Italy who was treated with intranasal betamethasone and mometasone furoate for nasal congestion. While it’s well known that Cushing’s syndrome can…
Becoming educated and informed about Cushing’s disease is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information such as the diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your Cushing’s journey.
Besides surgery, there are several therapeutic strategies that may be used to manage Cushing’s disease. Here you can find more information about some of the approved and experimental treatments.
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