Cause |
Cushing's Syndrome is caused by excess amounts
of cortico-steroid hormones in the body.
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Effect (Symptoms) |
Symptoms of Cushng's Syndrome can include:
weight gain; reddening of the face and neck; excess growth of body
and facial
hair; raised
blood
pressure;
loss of mineral from the bones (osteoporosis); raised blood glucose
levels; and sometimes mental disturbances.
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To read about other conditions visit the page about Diseases
and Disorders of the Endocrine System. |
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