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Cushing's Disease

A pituitary tumor increases cortisol levels due to the stimulation of adrenal glands by adrenocorticotropic hormone. Such excessive blood cortisol levels cause Cushing's disease. It is characterized by a hump on the back below the neck, plethora (red cheeks), bruising skin, moon facies, excessive body hair, purple stretch marks, weight gain, cental fat deposition, fatigue, muscle disorder, decreased sex drive, diabetes, menstrual disorders, etc. Surgical removal of the tumors is the treatment of choice. Radiotherapy may also be used to shrink the tumors.

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I have acne, gained weight, and feel very tired. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from hypothyroidism and polycystic ovaries. Over the last three years, I have gained 33 lbs of weight. I am taking T4 150 mg, Glucophage 850 mg and tablet Yasmin. I think I have Cushing's syndrome. My cortisol level in my blood is 34 µg/dL in the morning but in a 24-hour u...  Read Full »


Dr. Hariharan V

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There may be three possibilities. Either your polycystic ovarian syndrome and hypothyroidism are two separate disorders or it may be a pituitary or autoimmune disease which affects many organs. When did you last check your thyroid levels? If it is too low, then you will h...  Read Full »

Kindly interpret my cortisol test results.

Query: Hi doctor, I have undergone a number of cortisol tests over the past few years and have had some confusing results. Initially, when the doctor first tested my cortisol levels, there was a suggestion that I may have Cushing's syndrome. After a few salivary cortisol tests, she decided to do free urine...  Read Full »


Dr. Srivastava, Sumit

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. If the result of the test is normal, then you do not have Cushing's disease. Cortisol levels show cyclical changes within a day. So, measuring hormone level...  Read Full »

Does Synacthen test provide accurate results regarding pituitary gland function?

Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with Cushing's disease, which caused a high level of cortisol before two years. The tumor size was 2 mm. I had surgery and the pituitary gland tumor was removed. Then, I am having a low level of cortisol and T4. After the operation, I am taking Hydrocortisone (10 mg or 5 m...  Read Full »


Dr. Hardik Nareshbhai Rajyaguru

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your question. I have noted all your laboratory test results (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The only doubt I want to clear is about the medicine. Did you mention cortisol PM (Post meridiem) part as after medicine? Which was the medicine you...  Read Full »

What can be the reason for high blood pressure in a 19-year-old boy?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19 year old skinny male. My BP was 158/100, but that could be because I was anxious at the doctor's. I have no prior health conditions. What could be the causes of a high blood pressure for me other than anxiety?  Read Full »


Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your age is 19 and your blood pressure is high. There are certain causes of hypertension in the young. The other causes have to be ruled out before labeling it as anxiety related hypertension. These include:  Renal abnormalitie...  Read Full »

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