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Cushing's syndrome
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Cushing's syndrome

Condition in which the body chemistry is upset by excessive production of steroid hormones from the adrenal cortex.

Symptoms include weight gain in the face and trunk, raised blood pressure, excessive growth of facial and body hair (hirsutism), demineralization of bone, and, sometimes, diabeteslike effects. The underlying cause may be an adrenal or pituitary tumour, or prolonged high-dose therapy with corticosteroid drugs.



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Furthermore, physical appearance, most notably cushingoid features, obesity, acne, and hair loss may exacerbate negative self-appraisal, thereby contributing to social withdrawal.
The primary side effects associated with steroid use include immunosuppression, gastrointestinal disturbance, emotional lability (vacillation between euphoria and depression), insomnia, osteoporosis, retardation of growth, muscle weakness and atrophy (particularly of pelvic and shoulder girdle musculature), hyperglycemia, sodium and water retention, and cushingoid effects.
 
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