What is Cushing's syndrome?
Cushing’s syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body’s tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol. The most common cause of the syndrome is Cushing's disease which is due to excess production of the hormone ACTH by the pituitary gland.
How do members experience Cushing's syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Cushing's syndrome*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Cushing's syndrome*
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Who has Cushing's syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 6 | |
| 30s | 19 | |
| 40s | 49 | |
| 50s | 67 | |
| 60s | 53 | |
| 70+ | 18 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 24 | |
| Female | 184 |
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