Cushing's syndrome
Defination
A condition that occur from exposure to high cortisol level for long time.the most cause is the steriod drugs,but it can be also occur from over production of cortisol by the adrenal gland.
Risk factors
Obesity
Depression or anxiety
Type-2 diabetes that is not properly managed
Frequent infections
High blood pressure(hypertension)
muscle loss(atrophy)and weakness
Problems with memory
Treatment
Mitotane(lysotren)
Metyrane(metopirone)
Radiation
Mifepritone is approved for people cushing syndrome who have type 2 diabetes
Ketaconazole
Surgery
Diagnosis
High-dose dexamethoasone suppression test
Petrosol sinus sampling
Corticotropin-releasing hormone stimulation test
Imaging studies
Blood adrnocorticotropin hormone
Health education
Watch your blood sugar
Cut back on sodium
Try to avoid drinking alcohol
Make sure to get enough calcium and vitamin D
Monitor your calorie intake