Cushing disease
Cushing disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Symptoms associated with Cushing disease
The following symptoms have been associated with Cushing disease in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Acne
A skin condition in which there is an increase in sebum secretion by the pilosebaceous apparatus associated wi...
Bruising susceptibility
An ecchymosis (bruise) refers to the skin discoloration caused by the escape of blood into the tissues from ru...
Depression
Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...
Fatiguable weakness of proximal limb muscles
A type of weakness of a skeletal muscle of proximal part of a limb that occurs after a muscle group is used an...
Flushing
Recurrent episodes of redness of the skin together with a sensation of warmth or burning of the affected areas...
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Hypertension
The presence of chronic increased pressure in the systemic arterial system....
Increased body weight
Abnormally increased body weight....
Memory impairment
An impairment of memory as manifested by a reduced ability to remember things such as dates and names, and inc...
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Pedal edema
An abnormal accumulation of excess fluid in the lower extremity resulting in swelling of the feet and extendin...
Tests used to investigate Cushing disease
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Cushing disease. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Conditions with overlapping symptoms
These conditions share symptoms with Cushing disease, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.
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Morgagni-Stewart-Morel syndrome
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Sneddon syndrome
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pigmented nodular adrenocortical disease, primary, 4
Any primary pigmented nodular adrenocortical disease in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the PR...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cushing disease?
Cushing disease is a health condition described in medical literature. Cushing disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Cushing disease?
Cushing disease is associated with 11 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Acne, Bruising susceptibility, Depression, Fatiguable weakness of proximal limb muscles, Flushing, Headache. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Cushing disease diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Cushing disease include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Cushing disease, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.