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WHICH ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF CUSHING'S SYNDROME?
 It varies from individual to individual.Weight gain and fatty tissue deposits, particularly around the midsection and upper back, in the face (moon face), and between the shoulders (buffalo hump)
    Pink or purple stretch marks (striae) on the skin of the abdomen, thighs, breasts and arms
    Thinning, fragile skin that bruises easily
    Slow healing of cuts, insect bites and infections
    Acne.
The other general symptoms are
    Fatigue
    Muscle weakness
    Depression, anxiety and irritability
    Loss of emotional control
    Cognitive difficulties
    New or worsened high blood pressure
    Glucose intolerance that may lead to diabetes
    Headache
    Bone loss, leading to fractures over time.


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