Cushing's Syndrome | Symptoms

What are the symptoms of Cushing's syndrome?

The following are some of the symptoms of Cushing's syndrome:

• Fat deposits that form around the abdomen and upper back (a hump often forms between the shoulders)
• Thinner skin that is easily bruised
• Cuts, scratches and insect bites that take a long time to heal
• Pink or purple stretch marks on your skin (especially the arms, breasts, adbomen and thighs)
• Round and puffy face
• Muscle weakness
• Depression
• Acne
• Irritability
• Irregular menstrual periods in women
• Thicker or more visible hair on the face and body (usually more noticeable in women)
• Erectile dysfunction in men
• High blood pressure
• Osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones)
• High blood sugar levels