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Treatment of Cushing s Syndrome!

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Dr. Radhika AmulrajAcupuncturist • 18 Years Exp.MD - Acupuncture, Diploma In Accupuncture, Advanced Diploma In Accupuncture
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Treatment of Cushing’s syndrome

Homeopathic Treatment of Cushing’s syndrome
Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Cushing’s syndrome
Psychotherapy Treatment of Cushing’s syndrome
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Cushing’s syndrome
Surgical Treatment of Cushing’s syndrome
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Cushing’s syndrome
Other Treatment of Cushing’s syndrome
What is Cushing’s syndrome
Symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome
Causes of Cushing’s syndrome
Risk factors of Cushing’s syndrome
Complications of Cushing’s syndrome
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome
Precautions & Prevention of Cushing’s syndrome
Treatment of Cushing’s syndrome 

Homeopathic Treatment of Cushing’s Syndrome

Homeopathy balances hormonal level and heals body tissues. It treats the person as a whole. Treatment is constitutional. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition. It balances the energy system, improves immunity and body functions. It naturally cures the root cause of disorder. Some of the homeopathic medicines for treatment of Cushing’s syndrome are:

Cortico
Am brom
Chlorprom
Nat P

Acupuncture and Acupressure Treatment Cushing’s Syndrome

Acupuncture has very good treatment for hormonal disbalance. Acupuncture therapist diagnoses the disease as energy disbalance and blocks. On this basis certain acupoints are selected which are then selected to treat the sickness.

Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Treatment 

Psychotherapy and hypnotherapy can help in stress relief. They can help in better coping and early relief.

Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Cushing’s syndrome

Allopathic Treatment of Cushing’s syndrome involves the use of medications such as ketoconazole (Nizoral), mitotane (Lysodren) and metyrapone (Metopirone). These medications are used to control excessive production of cortisol. Radiation therapy may be used for people who aren’t suitable candidates for surgery.

Surgical Treatment of Cushing’s syndrome

Complete surgical removal is recommended, if the cause of Cushing’s syndrome is a tumor. Pituitary tumors are typically removed by a neurosurgeon, which may perform the procedure through your nose. If a tumor is present in the adrenal glands, lungs or pancreas, the surgeon can remove it through a standard operation.

Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Cushing’s syndrome

Avoid sugary foods such as candy, alcohol and sweet desserts
Take calcium rich foods such as cheese and milk
Limit fats and cholesterol
Reduce the amount of salt in your diet
Other Treatment of Cushing’s syndrome

Hot baths, massages and water aerobics can help alleviate some of the muscle and joint pain.

What is Cushing’s syndrome?

Cushing’s syndrome is a rare hormonal problem. It occurs when your body is exposed to high levels of the hormone cortisol for a long time.

Symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome

Changes in the skin, such as bruising, acne, and dark purple-red stretch marks on the belly
Irregular or absent menstrual periods
Decreased fertility in men
Erectile dysfunction
Muscle weakness
Depression, anxiety and irritability
Loss of emotional control
Facial hair in women
High blood pressure and high blood sugar levels
Extra fat on the back of the neck and upper back

Causes of Cushing’s syndrome

Taking corticosteroid medications in high doses over an extended period of time
Injectable corticosteroids
A pituitary gland tumor
An ectopic ACTH-secreting tumor
A primary adrenal gland disease
Familial Cushing’s syndrome

Complications of Cushing’s syndrome

Bone loss
Diabetes
Frequent infections
Hypertension
Loss of muscle mass and strength 

Diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome

Diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome involves the following tests:

Urine and blood tests
Saliva test
MRI and CT scan

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