Cushing's Disease

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In this paper the writer explains that Cushing's disease is caused by the overproduction of something called cortisol. Whether your body naturally overproduces this hormone, or your body receives too much cortisol in steroid medications used as treatment for other diseases, it can lead to development of Cushing's disease. The writer thoroughly examines classic symptoms and the various treatments of this disease.

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"The life of someone with either Cushing's disease or Cushing's syndrome depend on the severity of the cortisol excess, the duration, the overall health of the person, and the type (as well as curability) of the Cushing's syndrome. Resolution of the symptoms after being cured can take 18 months, during which time some patients are frustrated with the slow progression of their recovery (Margulies). When Cushing's syndrome cannot be cured, a lifetime of dealing with persistent fatigue, weakness in the muscles, abdominal and facial weight gain, depression, and all the aforementioned symptoms (Margulies). "

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