General Information
Symptoms
Medication/Treatment
Dietary Recommendations
Other Information
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a disease where there is too much hormones coming from the adrenal glands usually caused by a pituitary problem.
What is Cushing's Disease?
100
1. Upper body obesity (above the waist) and thin arms and legs 2. Round, red, full face (moon face)
What are the common symptoms of Cushing's?
100
- surgery to remove the pituitary tumor
What is the number one treatment for this disease?
100
NO!! -It can cause blood pressure to rise
Is the use of a lot of sodium good for this disease?
100
-Diabetes -High Blood Pressure -Infections
What are three complications that can occur in Cushing's?
200
It is caused by a tumor or excessive growth of the pituitary gland
What is the cause of Cushing's Disease?
200
--Acne/skin infections --appearance of purple marks
What changes occur in the skin?
200
cortisol replacement treatments.
During recovery, what might treatment might you have to use during replacement?
200
YES! Both of these will help strengthen bones.
Is Calcium and Vitamin D a proper supplement?
200
-High blood pressure
What is Hypertension?
300
at the base of the brain
Where is the pituitary gland located?
300
--Backache --Bone tenderness --weak muscles
What changes occur to the muscle and bones?
300
Radiation treatment
What is the other option for treatment other than surgery?
300
Check it regularly and be sure to watch the intake of fatty foods
What can be done with cholesterol?
300
-Pituitary Cushing's Disease
What is the alternative name for cushing's disease?
400
It secretes cortisol, a stress hormone
What does the adrenocorticotropic hormone secrete?
400
--Excessive hair growth on the face, neck, chest, and abdomen --The menstrual cycle may stop or become irregular
What are symptoms when experience?
400
The patient will take medications to stop their body from making cortisol
What must take place if surgery nor radiation works?
400
-Milk and cheese
What are two low fat dairy products a patient with Chusings is often told to eat?
400
-Erection problems
Impotence is often found in men who develop Cushing's. What is the meaning of impotence?
500
Severe illness, even possibly death
What happens if Cushing's goes untreated?
500
--A decrease in or no desire for sex
What are symptoms that occur in men?
500
-The adrenal glands may have to be removed
What happens if surgery, radiation, nor stopping the body from making cortisol are all ineffective?
500
-Osteoporosis
What is the medical term for fragile bones, that calcium and vitamin D help strengthen?
500
This is a loss with reality that includes false beliefs and seeing and hearing things
What is Psychosis?
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