What are the Symptoms of Cushings?
Typical physical symptoms include: • Increased/excessive drinking (polydipsia or PD) • Increased/excessive urination (polyuria or PU) • Increased/excessive appetite (polyphagia) • enlarged, distended abdomen • muscle weakness (most commonly in the back legs) • thinning hair (alopecia–usually evenly distributed) and lack of new hair growth • thinning skin • “skull-like” appearance of head • hyperpigmentation of skin • calcified skin bumps • obesity • chronic or frequent infections (most notably pancreatitis, urinary tract infections, strep throat, and staph infections) Behavioral symptoms include: • lethargy/decreased activity • increased panting • seeking out of cool sleeping surfaces (bathroom tiles, etc.
