The moon-shaped face is known as Cushingoid facies. Excessive fat deposits on the sides of the face and below the chin region give a round appearance to the face. Increased secretion of cortisol (Cushing's syndrome and adrenal gland disorders) or excessive steroid medication can lead to such a condition. Usually, long-term steroids are prescribed in people with autoimmune diseases, chronic allergies, viral infections, cancer, etc. Steroids have an adverse effect of increased appetite that leads to excess fat deposition and weight gain.
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What may cause generalized body swelling in my sister?
Query: Hi doctor, My sister is 37 years old with previous 2 LSCS. She has symptoms such as swelling over whole body and face. Along with these complaints she has weakness, tiredness, cushingoid facies, proximal myopathy, palpitation, trembling of hands and amenorrhea or slight on and off spotting. She is s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I checked your sister's complete details (attachments removed to protect patient identity). She is suffering from relapsing nephrotic syndrome. Her cushingoid facies and proximal myopathy are steroid induced as you must be already knowing. Gradually replacing the s... Read Full »
Why do I have a lot of health issues like bruising, hair fall, and weight gain?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 43 year old female. My height is 5 feet 6 inches, and I weigh 185 lbs. I feel awful. Please tell me what you think may be wrong. Most of my adult life weight was 150 to 155 lbs. A sudden weight gain started five years ago. My weight is now always in the 175 to 185 range. I eat a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history, and commend you for the detailed presentation. You appear to be suffering from Cushing's syndrome. You have probably consumed steroids as a supplement or for pain relief. You have achieved menopause at an early age, but still, we... Read Full »
After taking Betnelan for two years, my face has turned black. Kindly suggest.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21-year-old male. Five years ago, I started taking Betnelan 0.5 mg for asthma. After 5 to 6 months, my body was swollen, and my face color turned black after two years of consuming this medicine. I reduced taking the medication slowly, and my swollen body recovered. But, my affecte... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.You might be suffering from a cushingoid appearance with steroid facies. Please send a few photographs of your face taken under natural light. Read Full »
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