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| If you are suddenly fat and tired, you may have to question Cushing's syndrome. Source: Peckels |
Cushing syndrome or Cushing syndrome, discovered by Dr. Harvey Cushing in the United States in 1932, refers to a condition in which glucocorticoids are chronicly overdosed in the adrenal cortex. This will cause symptoms of Cushing's syndrome, which will cause a severe swelling of the face and abnormal accumulation of fat in the neck or stomach.
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| Cushing's syndrome tends to become obesity-causing fatigue in the body-centered areas of the belly and neck. Source: Pixar Bay |
Most of these symptoms happen suddenly, but they tend to become central obesity with tapering arms and legs, while suddenly getting fat around the belly or body. It is different from obesity because it is caused by problems of endocrine system. Let's look more closely at Cushing's syndrome.
Cushing's syndrome, not just obesity
Cushing's syndrome is known to be eight times more likely to occur in women than men. It is also known to occur mostly in the 4th to 50th generations. Symptoms include obesity, thinning of the skin, redness of the face, and the accumulation of fat in the area where stretch marks and blue blood vessels appear. Psychological symptoms such as acne, hirsutism, hyperglycemia, hypertension and depression may also appear. And although it is not very common, symptoms of masculinity may appear.
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| Cushing's syndrome tends to be much higher in women than in men. Source: Pixar Bay |
The common mechanism is that stress and various factors cause internal problems of the adrenal gland, but many drugs, such as steroids and painkillers, are often affected.
There are many cases when it is thought that it is fattening usually and it is not a thing to be a star. If it does not lose weight even if it decreases exercise and food quantity, and if obesity symptom becomes severe continuously, it is also necessary to doubt Cushing's disease. In particular, they often experience extreme fatigue and depression. In general, it is very similar to obesity, so it is often left untreated for more than 4 ~ 5 years, this complication may be accompanied by various complications, and if it becomes worse, it may lead to cardiovascular disease or dyspnea.
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| I think it is a simple obesity and Cushing syndrome is often neglected ▲ Source = Flickr |
Excessive cortisol secretion from the adrenal glands can lead to osteoporosis and pathological fractures. In particular, it occurs in older ages, and these symptoms come together with obesity, so it is often mistaken for menopausal symptoms or aging symptoms.
In general, Cushing 's syndrome is often exogenous Cushing' s syndrome caused by external factors. However, there are a few cases of Cushing's syndrome caused by internal problems. In particular, endogenous Cushing's syndrome is often caused by benign tumors or adenomas occurring in the pituitary gland. Adrenal adenomas, adenocarcinomas, and nodular hyperplasia can also be caused by tumors of the adrenal glands as well as pituitary glands.
How to overcome Cushing's syndrome?
Treatment of Cushing 's syndrome requires surgical treatment to remove the tumor if the adrenal tumor is caused. If surgical treatment is difficult, there is a way to treat it with drugs. If a pituitary tumor is present, it is surgically removed, but medication or laser treatment may be used. If steroids are the cause of Cushing's syndrome, stop taking steroids.
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| Cushing's syndrome is often a problem with adrenal or pituitary tumors. |
Cushing's syndrome is also a symptom that can occur if facial weakness occurs. Therefore, it is good to eat foods that contain a lot of vitamin B or E that help prevent cortisol elevation. It is helpful to eat foods that are high in immunity, such as green vegetables such as spinach, kale, and salmon, eggs, and cheese. In addition to this, you should be careful not to increase your cortisol levels by increasing your immunity.
