Cushing’s syndrome

Cushing’s syndrome A constellation of symptoms and signs caused by an excess of cortisol hormone. Cushing’s syndrome is a hormonal condition that affects many areas of the body. Common symptoms are thinning of the skin; weakness; weight gain; bruising; hypertension; diabetes; thin, weak bones (osteoporosis); facial puffiness; and, in women, cessation of menstrual periods. One of the most common causes of Cushing’s syndrome is the administration of cortisol-like medications for the treatment of diverse diseases. All other cases of Cushing’s syndrome are due to the excess production of cortisol by the adrenal gland.