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Cushing-like symptoms: Symptoms similar to those of Cushing's disease. See free access online books about Cushing-like symptoms below. See detailed information below for a list of 16 causes of Cushing-like symptoms, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Cushing-like symptoms. Some of these are listed below :
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During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Cushing-like symptoms. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
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Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Cushing-like symptoms) may include:
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Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Cushing-like symptoms as a symptom include:
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causes of Cushing-like symptoms
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Cushing-like symptoms as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Cushing-like symptoms
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Cushing-like symptoms as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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Cushing's syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol. Sometimes called "hypercortisolism," it is relatively rare and most commonly affects adults aged 20 to 50. An estimated 10 to 15 of every million people are affected each year. (Source: excerpt from Cushing's Syndrome: NIDDK)
Cushing's syndrome, also called hypercortisolism, is a rare endocrine disorder characterized by a variety of symptoms and physical abnormalities. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Cushing's Syndrome Information Page: NINDS)
A condition caused by prolonged exposure to excess levels of cortisol (HYDROCORTISONE) or other GLUCOCORTICOIDS from endogenous or exogenous sources. It is characterized by upper body OBESITY; OSTEOPOROSIS; HYPERTENSION; DIABETES MELLITUS; HIRSUTISM; AMENORRHEA; and excess body fluid. Endogenous Cushing syndrome or spontaneous hypercortisolism is divided into two groups, those due to an excess of ADRENOCORTICOTROPIN and those that are ACTH-independent.
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The list of organs typically affected by Cushing-like symptoms may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Cushing-like symptoms mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Cushing-like symptoms. Of the 16 causes of Cushing-like symptoms that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Cushing-like symptoms' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
The following list of conditions have 'Cushing-like symptoms' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Cushing-like symptoms, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Hyperadrenalism, Hypercortisolism
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