What is Cushing's disease?
Cushing's disease is caused by pituitary corticotropin (ACTH)-secreting tumors, which are typically microadenomas. Treatment typically involves surgery or radiation of the pituitary gland. When surgery is successful, the patient is cured. Occasionally, further treatment is necessary.
How do members experience Cushing's disease?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Cushing's disease*
*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 disease*
We currently don't have enough shared data that is made public for this condition.
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Who has Cushing's disease on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 13 | |
| 40s | 18 | |
| 50s | 24 | |
| 60s | 23 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 13 | |
| Female | 70 |
Talk to people with Cushing's disease
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