Cushing's Syndrome

Cushing's syndrome is a collection of signs and symptoms caused by prolonged exposure to glucocorticoids such as cortisol. Signs and symptoms may include high blood pressure, abdominal obesity with comparatively thin arms and legs, reddish stretch marks, a round red face from facial plethora, a fat lump between the shoulders, weak muscles, weak bones, acne, and fragile skin that heals poorly. Women may have more hair and irregular menstruation or loss of menses, and occasionally there may be changes in mood, headaches, and a chronic feeling of tiredness.