Question: Is there any correlation between Cushing’s Disease and Systemic Lupus? Answer: There is no apparent correlation between development of Cushing’s disease and systemic lupus. However, because patients with systemic lupus improve with steroids, the onset of Cushing’s disease may actually decrease the manifestations of lupus. Conversely, if the Cushing’s disease is treated and cortisol… Continue Reading
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Cushing’s and the Thyroid Gland
Question: Does Cushing’s syndrome have an effect on the thyroid gland? Are Cushing’s patients more prone to thyroid problems? Answer: There may be subtle changes in laboratory thyroid function test results. For example, serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels are often low. However these changes are not associated with clinical symptoms. Once the Cushing’s syndrome is… Continue Reading
Cushing’s and the Liver
Question: I recently was diagnosed with a fatty liver. Does this present with Cushing’s? Answer: Fatty liver is most commonly related to poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, with high blood lipid tests (cholesterol, triglycerides).… Continue Reading
Cushing’s and the Immune System
Question: What effects does Cushing’s have on the immune system and does the immune system recover after treatment of Cushing’s? Answer: Cushing’s syndrome, with its elevated cortisol levels, certainly suppresses the immune system. Patients with Cushing’s syndrome are at risk for many unique and unusual infectious diseases. Patients with severe hypercortisolism may develop many of… Continue Reading
Cushing’s and the Heart
Question: Are cured Cushing’s patients at higher risk for heart problems? Answer: Chronic Cushing’s syndrome from any cause is bound to damage the cardiovascular system. How much depends on the severity and duration of the condition, and on the genetic predisposition of the patient. The damage results from atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in coronary arteries) due… Continue Reading
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