About Cushing's
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Q：Cushing's Syndrome Causes？
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Overuse of cortisol medication
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Excess production of cortisol from a tumour in the adrenal gland or elsewhere in the body, or a tumour of the pituitary gland secreting adrenocorticotropic hormone which stimulates the over-production of cortisol from the adrenal gland
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Q：Prevalence？
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It is estimated about 10 - 15 per million people are affected every year in the US
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Q：Common signs and symptoms？
Vary from person to person
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Weight gain
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Thin arms and legs
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A round face
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Increased fat around the base of the neck
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A fatty hump between the shoulders
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Easy bruising
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Wide purple stretch marks mainly on the abdomen breasts hips and under the arms
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Weak muscles
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Q：Available treatment？
If caused by taking steroids:
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The steroid dose will be gradually reduced or stopped
If caused by a tumour treatment may include:
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Surgery to remove the tumour
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Radiotherapy to destroy the tumour
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Medication to reduce the effect of cortisol on the body