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ushings syndrom

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ushings syndrome
Some time called
hypercortisolism , is a
endocrinology
systems disease
caused by increased
hormone cortisol in
your body.

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- Cushings syndrome is more

often found in women than in
men.
- Often occurs between the ages
of 20 and 40.
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These diagnostic tests may help pinpoint the cause:
Urine and blood tests. These tests measure hormone
levels in your urine and blood and show whether your
body is producing excessive cortisol. For the urine test,
you may be asked to collect your urine over a 24-hour
period.
Saliva test. Cortisol levels normally rise and fall
throughout the day. In people without Cushing
syndrome, levels of cortisol drop significantly in the
evening. By analyzing cortisol levels from a small

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Primary adrenal lesions
Surgical excision is the first-line therapy for a corticalsecreting ACT.

Cushings disease
Medical therapies such as Metyrapone and Ketoconazole
to lower serum cortisol levels can be used as a short-term
measure, but cannot be recommended as long-term
therapy.