In the previous post, we briefly talked about the anatomy and functions of the adrenal gland. So in a nutshell, our adrenal glands have two structures that produces hormones to either help with our body functions (Adrenal Cortex) or in the ''Fight or Flight" system (Adrenal Medulla).
Since our Adrenal Glands produces hormones that are essential for us, what would happen to our body if the production of hormones go hay-wired? And with this, we come to the first adrenal gland disorder, which is known as Cushing Syndrome.
So what is Cushing Syndrome?
It is basically a collection of hormonal disorders caused by high levels of Cortisol. As mentioned in the previous post, our Adrenal Cortex produces Corticosteroid hormones and one of them is hydrocortisone hormone (Cortisol).
What are the Symptoms of Cushing Disease?
- Weight gain, especially on the waist.
- Moon Face
- Extra fats found at the neck
- Buffalo bump
- Skin changes
- Mood changes
- Bone or muscle weakness
- Changes in sex hormones
We believed you guys will be thinking that why high levels of cortisol will cause Cushing Syndrome and also what causes the high levels Cortisol.
However, we shall be bad and leave your curiosity hanging! HEEHEE! :P So STAY TUNE!
Credits:
http://www.medicinenet.com/cushings_syndrome/page2.htm
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/cushings-syndrome-topic-overview-2
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000410.htm
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