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Cushing syndrome or round face syndrome, as some like to call it, is a hormonal disorder that is relatively uncommon. It is all about the stress hormone called Cortisol and how it can throw off the body systems. Read on to know the causes and symptoms of this disorder. But first of all, let us know what exactly is the Cushing syndrome?
When an individual's body is exposed more to a particular hormone called Cortisol, he/she may develop a condition called as Cushing syndrome. This can le...more
When an individual's body is exposed more to a particular hormone called Cortisol, he/she may develop a condition called as Cushing syndrome. This can le...more
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The adrenal glands are present above the kidneys (hence the name) and produces an important hormone known as cortisol. Cortisol is responsible for regulating multiple body functions, including controlling the blood pressure, protein and carbohydrate metabolism, and anti-inflammatory response, and stress management.
Under natural circumstances, the body produces excessive cortisol in the following situations:
Physically stressing situations like illness, surgery, injury, pregnan...more
Under natural circumstances, the body produces excessive cortisol in the following situations:
Physically stressing situations like illness, surgery, injury, pregnan...more
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The adrenal glands are present above the kidneys (hence the name) and produces an important hormone known as cortisol. Cortisol is responsible for regulating multiple body functions, including controlling the blood pressure, protein and carbohydrate metabolism, and anti-inflammatory response, and stress management.
Under natural circumstances, the body produces excessive cortisol in the following situations:
Physically stressing situations like illness, surgery, injury, pregnancy, e...more
Under natural circumstances, the body produces excessive cortisol in the following situations:
Physically stressing situations like illness, surgery, injury, pregnancy, e...more
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The adrenal glands are present above the kidneys (hence the name) and produces an important hormone known as cortisol. Cortisol is responsible for regulating multiple body functions, including controlling the blood pressure, protein and carbohydrate metabolism, and anti-inflammatory response, and stress management.
Under natural circumstances, the body produces excessive cortisol in the following situations:
Physically stressing situations like illness, surgery, injury, pregnancy, e...more
Under natural circumstances, the body produces excessive cortisol in the following situations:
Physically stressing situations like illness, surgery, injury, pregnancy, e...more
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The main symptom of primary orthostatic tremor is the occurrence of a rapid tremor affecting both legs while standing. A tremor is involuntary, rhythmic contractions of various muscles. Orthostatic tremor causes feelings of vibration , unsteadiness or imbalance in the legs. The tremor associated with primary orthostatic tremor has such high frequency that it may not visible to the naked eye but can be palpated by touching the thighs or calves, by listening to these muscles with a stethoscope, o...more
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Cushing s syndrome occurs due to abnormally high levels of the hormone cortisol. This can happen for a variety of reasons. The most common cause is overuse of corticosteroid medications.
Causes:
Your adrenal glands produce cortisol. It helps with a number of your body s functions, including:
regulating blood pressure and the cardiovascular system
reducing the immune system s inflammatory response
converting carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into energ...more
Causes:
Your adrenal glands produce cortisol. It helps with a number of your body s functions, including:
regulating blood pressure and the cardiovascular system
reducing the immune system s inflammatory response
converting carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into energ...more
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Cushing s syndrome occurs due to abnormally high levels of the hormone cortisol. This can happen for a variety of reasons. The most common cause is overuse of corticosteroid medications.
Causes:
Your adrenal glands produce cortisol. It helps with a number of your body s functions, including:
regulating blood pressure and the cardiovascular system
reducing the immune system s inflammatory response
converting carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into energ...more
Causes:
Your adrenal glands produce cortisol. It helps with a number of your body s functions, including:
regulating blood pressure and the cardiovascular system
reducing the immune system s inflammatory response
converting carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into energ...more
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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Cushing syndrome or round face syndrome, as some like to call it, is a hormonal disorder that is relatively uncommon. It is all about the stress hormone called Cortisol and how it can throw off the body systems. Read on to know the causes and symptoms of this disorder. But first of all, let us know what exactly is the Cushing syndrome?
When an individual's body is exposed more to a particular hormone called Cortisol, he/she may develop a condition called as Cushing syndrome. This can le...more
When an individual's body is exposed more to a particular hormone called Cortisol, he/she may develop a condition called as Cushing syndrome. This can le...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Cushing s syndrome occurs due to abnormally high levels of the hormone cortisol. This can happen for a variety of reasons. The most common cause is overuse of corticosteroid medications.
Causes:
Your adrenal glands produce cortisol. It helps with a number of your body s functions, including:
regulating blood pressure and the cardiovascular system
reducing the immune system s inflammatory response
converting carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into energ...more
Causes:
Your adrenal glands produce cortisol. It helps with a number of your body s functions, including:
regulating blood pressure and the cardiovascular system
reducing the immune system s inflammatory response
converting carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into energ...more
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