What are the signs and symptoms of Cushings syndrome and disease?
The following are some of the signs and symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome and disease: • Fat deposits can form around your stomach and upper back, but arms and legs stay thin and don’t usually get fatter. • Your skin gets thinner and is easily bruised. • Cuts, scratches and insect bites take a long time to heal. • Pink or purple stretch marks may form on your skin. • Your face may become round and puffy. • You may feel tired and have weak muscles. • You may feel depressed. • Women usually have irregular menstrual periods and may grow thick or more visible body hair. • High blood pressure, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) and blood sugar levels that are higher than normal can be signs of Cushing’s syndrome or disease. • You often get skin infections or other infections, and they take longer to heal. How does my doctor find out if I have Cushing’s syndrome or disease? Your doctor may start by asking you questions and doing a physical exam. If the cause is a medicine you are taking, no
