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This document from the CSRF (“Understanding Cushing’s Syndrome”) explains the causes, symptoms, and diagnostic methods of Cushing’s syndrome—highlighting how prolonged exposure to excessive cortisol, whether from medications or tumors, leads to features like central weight gain, high blood pressure, muscle weakness, skin changes, mood disturbances, and serious metabolic effects. It emphasizes that early recognition and laboratory screening (e.g., urinary cortisol, late-night salivary cortisol, dexamethasone suppression) are vital for diagnosis and that timely evaluation by an endocrinologist is crucial to guide treatment and improve outcomes.

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Este folleto de la CSRF (“Entendiendo el síndrome de Cushing”) explica qué lo causa, sus síntomas y cómo se diagnostica. El exceso de cortisol por medicamentos o tumores puede causar aumento de peso en el abdomen, presión alta, debilidad, cambios en la piel, en el ánimo y en el metabolismo. Detectarlo a tiempo con pruebas de laboratorio y ver a un endocrinólogo lo antes posible es clave para un buen tratamiento y mejores resultados.

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From the Cushing’s Support & Research Foundation