61. Re: What Is Cushions Syndrome???? Thank you, Stacy Gier Stacy, I dont know much but according to the Tabers medicaldictionary cushings syndrome is caused by the excessive production of http://www.healthboards.com/infertility/2184.html

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62. Cushing's Syndrome And Cushing's Disease FAQ provides answers to common questions about this condition's symptoms and causes. Look through photos of survivors and join the forum. and Cushing's syndrome. About the Cushing's Site and Forum. Cushing's Disease/syndrome Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) http://cushings.homestead.com/

Javascript is either disabled or not supported by this browser. This page may not appear properly. Medical News The latest Medical News from around the World. The latest Medical News from the United Kingdom. The latest Health News from around the World. Top Ten Top 10 reasons to appreciate a pituitary tumour! Personal Stories Camille K's Amanda's William's Find out more about Cushing's Syndrome Links Abstracts British Reference Ranges The Cushing's Chatroom Arrange a time with your Cushing's friends and get together in the chatroom . If you would like to arrange a regular time for anyone to join, email me and I will put the time on the website. GUESTBOOK Welcome to my Cushing's Syndrome webpage. You will find plenty of links to other sites about Cushing's Syndrome as well as a page with definitions. Meet other people with Cushing's on the Cushing's Bulletin Board or join in on one of our chat sessions . We would all like to know more about you so send in you personal story and I will add it to my site. Please don't forget to sign my guestbook. Main Page Introduction Chatroom Links ... FAQ Photos With Cushings and after treatment Abdominal striae Stretch marks Moonface ... More Photos What is Cushing's Syndrome?

63. Cushing's Syndrome NIDDK Cushing's Information site. Covers all the basics with Cushing's disease, such as symptoms, treatment, diagnosis, and continued research. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/endo/pubs/cushings/cushings.htm

Introduction What Are the Symptoms? What Causes Cushing's Syndrome? How Is Cushing's Syndrome Diagnosed? ... What Other Resources Are Available? Introduction Cushing's syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol. Sometimes called "hypercortisolism," it is relatively rare and most commonly affects adults aged 20 to 50. An estimated 10 to 15 of every million people are affected each year. What Are the Symptoms? Symptoms vary, but most people have upper body obesity, rounded face, increased fat around the neck, and thinning arms and legs. Children tend to be obese with slowed growth rates. Other symptoms appear in the skin, which becomes fragile and thin. It bruises easily and heals poorly. Purplish pink stretch marks may appear on the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, arms and breasts. The bones are weakened, and routine activities such as bending, lifting or rising from a chair may lead to backaches, rib and spinal column fractures. Most people have severe fatigue, weak muscles, high blood pressure and high blood sugar. Irritability, anxiety and depression are common.

64. Cushing's Syndrome This page is currently under repair. http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/cushings.htm

Home Search Sitemap Contact ... Publications Cushing's Syndrome Contents: Who gets it? What are it's symptoms? What causes Cushing's syndrome? How is it diagnosed? ... What about the future? Cushing's Syndrome Cushing's syndrome, also known as hypercortisolism, occurs when a person's tissues are exposed to an excess of the hormone cortisol. When the appropriate amount of cortisol is released by the adrenal glands, it helps regulate blood pressure, energy production, the ability to fight disease, and how the body maintains itself and responds to stress. But too much cortisol can alter the normal function of these processes, resulting in the symptoms of Cushing's syndrome. Who gets it? Cushing's syndrome is fairly rare. For every one million people, 2-5 new cases are diagnosed each year, with about 10 percent of these being children and teenagers. What are its symptoms? Most children and teenagers with Cushing's syndrome will show several of the following: - extreme weight gain - growth retardation - missed periods in teenage girls - excess hair growth - acne - reddish-blue streaks on the skin - high blood pressure - tiredness and weakness - either very early or late puberty Adults with the disease may also have symptoms of extreme weight gain, excess hair growth, high blood pressure, and skin problems. In addition, they may show:

65. Cushing's Syndrome Cushing's syndrome/Disease Information for Patients from MGH/Harvard Neuroendocrine Clinical Center and Pituitary Tumor Center. http://pituitary.mgh.harvard.edu/cushings.htm

Referrals Neuroendocrine Bulletin Archive Guestbook Links Cushing's Syndrome Referrals Neuroendocrine Bulletin Archive Guestbook Neurosurgery Home ... Links Cushing's syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol. Sometimes called "hypercortisolism," it is relatively rare and most commonly affects adults aged 20 to 50. An estimated 10 to15 of every million people are affected each year. What are the symptoms? Symptoms vary, but most people have upper body obesity, rounded face, increased fat around the neck, and thinning arms and legs. Children tend to be obese with slowed growth rates. Other symptoms appear in the skin, which becomes fragile and thin. It bruises easily and heals poorly. Purplish pink stretch marks may appear on the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, arms and breasts. The bones are weakened, and routine activities such as bending, lifting or rising from a chair may lead to backaches, rib and spinal column fractures. Most people have severe fatigue, weak muscles, high blood pressure and high blood sugar. Irritability, anxiety and depression are common.

66. Pituitary Network Association - Disorders - Cushing's Disease Information on diagnosis and treatment of Cushing's syndrome. http://www.pituitary.org/disorders/cushings.php

Home Join Now Donate For Reporters ... Members Cushing's Syndrome Cushing's syndrome is a debilitating endocrine disorder characterized by excessive cortisol levels in the blood which may be the result of a tumor of the pituitary gland, adrenal glands (located above the kidneys) or from tumors or cancer arising elsewhere in the body (ectopic ACTH producing tumors). Cushing's disease refers specifically to excessive ACTH secretion by a pituitary tumor (also called pituitary adenoma). The cause of Cushing's Syndrome is a pituitary adenoma in over 70% of adults and in approximately 60-70% of children and adolescents. Most pituitary ACTH-secreting adenomas are small in size (microadenomas). Overall, Cushing's Disease is relatively rare, affecting 10 to 15 of every million people each year, and most commonly affects adults aged 20 to 50 years. Women account for over 70% of cases. Symptoms and signs of Cushing's syndrome and disease may include: Change in body habitus: weight gain in face (moon face), above the collar bone (supraclavicular) and on back of neck (buffalo hump) Skin changes with easy bruising, purplish stretch marks (stria) and red cheeks (plethora)

67. Cushing's Syndrome/Disease | Main Page Veterinary Cushing's Disease and Cushing's syndrome. About the Cushing's Siteand Forum. Cushing's Disease/syndrome Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). http://www.io.com/~lolawson/cushings/

Veterinary Cushing's Disease and Cushing's Syndrome About the Cushing's Site and Forum Cushing's Disease/Syndrome Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Sample Worksheets for Monitoring Lysodren Loading Articles and Resources ... Cushing's Pets Electronic Forum and Forum Archives Survivors'/Angels' Gallery and Stories Cushing's-Related Links This site and its contents are intended to serve as a supplement to not a substitute for professional veterinary care! June 17, 2001 Send comments/suggestions to your hosts Leslie and Scot at lolawson@io.com In memory of our beloved Melissa LE FastCounter

68. Cushing's Syndrome/Disease | Frequently Asked Questions Cushing's syndrome/DiseaseRelated FAQs Frequently Asked Questions. Whatis Cushing's syndrome/Disease? Cushing's syndrome and Cushing's http://www.io.com/~lolawson/cushings/faq-post.html

Cushing's Syndrome/Disease-Related FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions What is Cushing's Syndrome/Disease? Cushing's syndrome and Cushing's disease, more accurately known as hyperadrenocorticism is the condition which occurs when the body produces too much hormone, particularly corticosteroids or cortisol. What Causes Hyperadrenocorticism? Cushing's syndrome (~15% of all cases of spontaneous hyperadrenocorticism) occurs as the result of a typically benign tumor of the adrenal gland, which causes the gland to secrete excessive amounts of cortisol. Cushing's disease (~85% of all cases of spontaneous hyperadrenocorticsm) is cased by a typically benign tumor on the pituitary gland, which in turn results in an overproduction of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), the hormone which stimulates production of corticosteroids by the adrenal gland. Cushing's disease is also commonly referred to as Pituitary-Dependent Hyperadrenocorticism (PDH). Iatrogenic Cushing's (non-spontaneous) occurs as the result of over administration of corticosteroids such as prednisone. What are the Symptoms of Cushing's?

69. Links For Further Information About Cushing's Cushing's syndrome Medline Plus Health Information Cushing's syndrome - LycosHealth Notes Endocrine disorders Endocrine Surgery cushings Help Hirsutism http://cushings.homestead.com/links.html

Email: sarahpr@hotmail.com For more information on Cushing's Syndrome The following links will help you find out more about Cushing's syndrome. If you know of any other websites please let me know and I will add them. Cushing's syndrome bulletin board Cushing's syndrome, NIDDK Clinical Uses of Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone in the Evaluation of Patients with Cushing's Syndrome Cushing's Syndrome Laboratorial Diagnosis ... Cushing's syndrome, The Facts You Need to Know NADF Cushing's Syndrome - Health Answers Cushing's Disease, Adrenal Cushing's Syndrome - by Eric Daiter Cushing's syndrome - by H S Randeva and P M G Bouloux Cushing's syndrome - Medline Plus Health Information Cushing's syndrome - Lycos Health Health Central Pituitary Tumour Network Steroid Levels in Humans Case studies in Endocrine Disorders, Number 4 The Atkins Diet Ed's Pathology Notes Cushings Help Hirsutism - Causes and Treatments ... Personal Stories

70. CUSHING'S SYNDROME CUSHING'S syndrome Cushing's syndrome is an endocrine, or hormonal, disorder.Although symptoms vary ECTOPIC ACTH syndrome. About 17 percent http://www.medhelp.org/lib/cushings.htm

CUSHING'S SYNDROME Cushing's syndrome is an endocrine, or hormonal, disorder. Although symptoms vary from person to person, most patients have upper-body obesity, severe fatigue and muscle weakness, high blood pressure, backache, elevated blood sugar, easy bruising, and bluish-red stretch marks on the skin. In women, there may be increased growth of facial and body hair, and menstrual periods may become irregular or stop completely. Cushing's syndrome is caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol. For this reason, the disorder is sometimes called "hypercortisolism." Cortisol is normally produced by the adrenal glands, located just above the kidneys. It belongs to a class of hormones called glucocorticoids, which affect almost every organ and tissue in the body. Scientists think that cortisol has possibly hundreds of effects in the body. Among its vital tasks, cortisol: helps maintain blood pressure and cardiovascular function; helps slow the immune system's inflammatory response;

71. Cushing's Syndrome Cushing's syndrome Cushing hyperplasia. Corticotroph adenoma, Adrenal adenoma/carcinoma,Ectopic ACTH syndrome, Iatrogenic (corticosteroid therapy), http://www.rcpa.edu.au/pathman/cushings.htm

Cushing's syndrome Dexamethasone suppression test (overnight) and/or cortisol (free) - urine dexamethasone suppression test (long) incl ACTH levels, provides the definitive diagnosis and differentiates pituitary from adrenal causes. Electrolytes. Diagnostic imaging, as appropriate. Pituitary-dependent adrenal hyperplasia. Corticotroph adenoma Adrenal adenoma/carcinoma Ectopic ACTH syndrome Iatrogenic (corticosteroid therapy)

72. Cushings 4 records found searching for cushings . 77%, Patient Information IntroductionCushing's syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the http://www.mednets.com/cushings.htm

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73. CUSHING How do I know that I have Cushing's syndrome? 6. Measuremento of different pituitaryhormone if the cushings is due to an adenoma of the pituitary. http://www.dundee.ac.uk/medicine/tayendoweb/cushing.htm

University of Dundee CUSHING'S SYNDROME What is Cushing's syndrome? What is cortisol? How is cortisol produced normally? What causes Cushing's syndrome? ... For further information why not contact What is Cushing's syndrome? This is a clinical disease caused by the excessive level of circulating cortisol hormone. What is cortisol? One of the steroid hormones produced from the adrenal glands. It is essential for the survival of a person. How is cortisol produced normally? The pituitary gland is a small pea size gland situated in a hollow bony pouch, at the base of the brain, at the back of the bridge of the nose. It is the master gland of the endocrine system and controls the functions of the other endocrine glands. The pituitary gland releases a hormone called ACTH which enters the blood circulation and passes to the adrenal glands making these glands release cortisol. The adrenal glands lie just above each of your two kidneys and when stimulated by ACTH release cortisol into the blood. What causes Cushing's syndrome? This can be caused by;

74. SupportPath.com: Cushing's Syndrome Websitefeatures information on Cushing's syndrome, a message board, and more....... cushings Help and Support Website http//www.cushingshelp.com/ http://www.supportpath.com/sl_c/cushings_syndrome.htm

Cushing's Syndrome Also called: Cushing's Disease, Hypoadrenocorticism Other topics of interest on SupportPath.com: Hypertension Nutrition Obesity About Us ... here Online Communities / Message Boards... Cushings Help and Support Website: http://www.cushings-support.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.cgi Description: Part of the Cushings Help and Support website, this message board provides "Information and support for people with Cushing's disease or other endocrine problems, their friends and families." Registration is required to post. Date Added: 07/19/2002 Online Chats... Note: Regularly scheduled chats are listed on our NEW Online Events Calendar Links in this section are primarily to chat rooms open 24/7 which may or may not be moderated. None Listed Usenet Groups... Note: Your browser must be properly configured to access Usenet groups from this site. None Listed Mailing Lists... None Listed National / International Organizations... None Listed Note: Groups are listed alphabetically by U.S. state and then country. None Listed Cushing's Syndrome Website: http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/endo/pubs/cushings/cushings.htm

75. ProCOR - Discussion Forum 11.Sep.97, cushings' syndrome and Addison's Disease and AV Conduction, lown@usa.healthnet.org.10.Sep.97, Glucocorticosteroids and AV Conduction, ProCOR. http://www.procor.org/discussion/maindiscussion.asp?cate=procor dialogue&ipage=1

76. Cushings WHAT IS CUSHING'S syndrome? that a herbal product, Hormonise , made from Chasteberry(Monk's Pepper) has regarding the symptoms of cushings, given success http://web.ukonline.co.uk/anna.bradley/cushings.htm

CUSHING'S SYNDROME More detailed information on this condition in contained in both publications WHAT IS CUSHING'S SYNDROME? I n simple terms Cushing's is caused by a benign tumour of the Pituitary Gland. This results in a higher cortisol level which produces various symptoms: Patchy Sweating Failure to shed the winter coat/long summer coat Drinking too much water Excessive urination Weakened immune system Bulging above the eye Lethargy Mouth Ulcers If suspected, a blood test can be taken to confirm Cushing's. The disease is more common in ponies and is a disease usually affecting older horses. It is slowly progressive and causes more symptoms as time goes on. CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT U nfortunately the disease is incurable but there are drugs that can be used to treat the symptoms. These include "Periactin" and "Pergolide". ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT T he following homoeopathic remedies have been often cited in books as used to treat the symptoms of Cushing's Natrum Muriaticum increases white blood cell count. Silica I f you want to try such remedies, consult a homoeopathic vet

77. Syndrome www/nadf4.htm. Cushing’s syndrome http//www.niddk.nih.gov/health/endo/pubs/cushings/cushings/htm.The newest message is on top. http://www.cushings-help.com/syndrome.htm

Today is ...and it's about time there was some support for Cushing's! FAQ Adrenal Crisis? Cushing's Syndrome - Part One 15 Oct 1999 Featured Article by Troya Renee Yoder, used with permission as originally posted on Suite 101.com, Pituitary Disorders What is Cushing's Syndrome First described by the physician, Harvey Cushing , in 1912, Cushing’s syndrome (sometimes called hypercortisolism) refers to a disorder in which the body suffers from prolonged exposure to high levels of the stress hormone cortisol . Because of the gradual nature of the disease, the time between the onset of symptoms and the diagnosis of Cushing’s is often long and frustrating. The Cortisol Production Pathway In order to understand how Cushing’s syndrome arises, it is necessary to briefly examine the cortisol pathway. First, the hypothalamus secretes corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH). CRH stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete ACTH , which causes the adrenal glands to release cortisol into the bloodstream. A biologic feedback loop exists in which the hypothalamus and pituitary release less CRH and ACTH when cortisol reaches adequate levels in the bloodstream. However, there are a number of situations that may upset the

78. ENDOCRINOLOGY  Pituitary  The Charing Cross Site Provides A Unique Opportunity duties. Adrenal. The management of cushings' syndrome is very much acombined effort between the Charing Cross and Hammersmith Sites. http://www.meeran.freeserve.co.uk/book/p06.htm

ENDOCRINOLOGY Pituitary The Charing Cross site provides a unique opportunity for the SpR to learn about the diagnosis, management and long-term follow up of patients with pituitary disease. Nigel Mendoza has performed 130 pituitary operations in four years* and has a pituitary list every week. The SpR is responsible for the perioperative medical supervision of these patients. The SpR learns the management of perioperative diabetes insipidus and steroid replacement. The follow up of the pituitary patients involves looking for postoperative hypopituitarism and checking that the acromegalic and Cushings' patients have been clinically and biochemically cured. The pituitary commitments are a very popular aspect of the SpRs clinical duties. Adrenal The management of Cushings' syndrome is very much a combined effort between the Charing Cross and Hammersmith Sites. The selective petrosal and adrenal venous sampling and adrenalectomies are carried out at the Hammersmith site. The pituitary surgery for ACTH secreting adenomas occurs at the Charing Cross site. The full range of adrenal, pathology is seen at both sites including Cushings' syndrome, congenital, adrenal hyperplasia, androgen secreting tumours and primary and secondary hypoadrenalism. Parathyroid Mr. Lynn performed 100 parathyroidectomies last year. The Sestamibi scans performed by the nuclear medicine department are particularly useful for those patients who have had previous neck surgery, where previous exploration of the neck may have distorted the anatomy. Parathyroid hyperplasia secondary to MEN is seen commonly at the Hammersmith site. For patients who have had previous neck surgery, localisation of further parathyroid adenomas is facilitated by selective venous sampling and rapid PTH assay

79. Cushing's Disease In The Dog What is Cushing's syndrome? Cushing's syndrome is a disorder whereby the hormonecortisol is produced to excess. Diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome. http://www.supervet.co.uk/dog/cushings.html

Cushing's Syndrome What is Cushing's Syndrome? What are the Symptoms? Diagnosis Pituitary or Adrenal Dependant Cushing's Syndrome? ... Outlook for Affected Dogs. What is Cushing's Syndrome? Cushing's Syndrome is a disorder whereby the hormone cortisol is produced to excess. Its proper name is "Hyperadrenocorticism," but I prefer to call it Cushing's Syndrome, after the man who first discovered it. Before we consider what is going wrong in Cushing's Syndrome, you need to know a bit about how the normal adrenal gland works. This gland produces lots of different hormones, one of which is called cortisol. It is found close to the kidney (so there are two of them), and is divided into a number of sections. It is the outermost section, or "cortex", that produces cortisol. However, cortisol can only be produced by the normal adrenal gland when stimulated to do so by a second hormone called adreno-corticotrophic hormone or ACTH for short. ACTH is produced by the pituitary gland, which is found at the base of the brain. The pituitary gland is in turn stimulated to produce ACTH by the hypothalamus, which is a nearby region of the brain. This complex arrangement of hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal gland is called the HPA axis. In the dog, two forms of Cushing's Syndrome are recognised. The first occurs due to the pituitary gland producing too much ACTH, usually because of a tumour within the gland. This causes an overstimulation of an otherwise normal adrenal gland, which then produces too much cortisol. This is called pituitary dependant. The second form is when the adrenal gland itself becomes diseased, again due to a tumour forming within it, and starts to produce cortisol independently of the pituitary gland. This is called adrenal dependant. In humans there is a third form where cortisol is produced by tissues other than the adrenal gland, but this has not been recognised in the dog.

80. R: Diagnostic Tests On Patients With Cushing's Syndrome The cushings data frame has 27 rows and 3 columns Tetrahydrocortisone urinary Typeunderlying type of syndrome, coded a (adenoma) , b (bilateral hyperplasia http://stat.ethz.ch/R-alpha/R-patched/library/MASS/html/Cushings.html

R Documentation Diagnostic Tests on Patients with Cushing's Syndrome Description Cushing's syndrome is a hypertensive disorder associated with over-secretion of cortisol by the adrenal gland. The observations are urinary excretion rates of two steroid metabolites. Usage data(Cushings) Format The Cushings data frame has 27 rows and 3 columns: Tetrahydrocortisone urinary excretion rate (mg/24hr) of Tetrahydrocortisone. Pregnanetriol urinary excretion rate (mg/24hr) of Pregnanetriol. Type underlying type of syndrome, coded a (adenoma) , b (bilateral hyperplasia), c (carcinoma) or u for unknown. Source J. Aitchison and I. R. Dunsmore (1975) Statistical Prediction Analysis. [Package Contents]

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