Signs and symptoms
... Common signs and symptoms of Cushing''s syndrome include: Weight gain, particularly around your midsection and upper back Severe fatigue Muscle weakness Rounding of your face (moon face) Facial flushi...

Causes
... Your endocrine system consists of glands that produce hormones, which regulate processes throughout your body. They include the adrenal glands, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, panc...

When to seek medical advice
... If you''re taking corticosteroid medications to treat a condition such as asthma, arthritis or inflammatory bowel disease, and experience signs and symptoms that may indicate Cushing''s syndrome, see ...

Screening and diagnosis
... Your doctor will conduct a physical exam, looking for signs of Cushing''s syndrome. He or she may suspect Cushing''s syndrome if you have signs such as rounding of the face (moon face), a pad of fatty...