Cushing's Syndrome Treatment WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Cushing's Syndrome Treatment
Cushing's syndrome is a condition that occurs when the body is exposed to high levels of the hormone cortisol for a prolonged period of time. Sometimes called hypercortisolism, Cushing's syndrome can occur when the adrenal glands, located above the kidneys, make too much cortisol. It may also develop in high doses of cortisol-like medications (corticosteroids) for a prolonged period.1
Fast Facts:
- Treatments for Cushing's syndrome are designed to lower the high level of cortisol in the body. 1
- In a rapidly worsening case of Cushing's syndrome, in which the cortex is greatly enlarged on both sides, one treatment is to remove both adrenal glands.2
- Treatment for Cushing's syndrome depends on the specific reason for cortisol excess and may include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or the use of cortisol-inhibiting drugs.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mayo Clinic: Cushing's syndrome
- ↑ HealthScout (via USA Today): Treatment Of Cushing's Syndrome
- ↑ UCSF Medical Center: Cushing's Syndrome : Treatment
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- Contributor: Aimee Abellaneda
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Aimee Abellaneda
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Treatment for Cushing's Syndrome, Treatment for Cushing's Disease, Cushing's disease treatment
- Last update: Sep. 11, 2008
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