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Cushing's Syndrome
SYMPTOMS usually include weakness, wasting of muscle, bruising easily, round
face, high blood pressure, kidney stones, easy fractures from bone thinning
menstrual irregularities and psychiatric disturbances.
CAUSES. The pituitary gland that controls adrenal activity and is located
at the base of the brain, causes an abnormal increase in adrenal secretions.
May also be from a benign tumor or excessive use of corticosteroid hormones.
TREATMENT. Daily use of adrenal hormones. Surgery may be required.