Symptoms Checklist
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A checklist for some of the symptoms that is associated with Cushing's. It's important to remember that not everyone with Cushing's will experience the same symptoms. Also, not everyone who experiences these symptoms or has the classic physical features of Cushing's actually have the syndrome. Cushing's along with other medical illnesses that can cause these symptoms can be very serious. It's important to get the necessary tests from your medical provider in order to get a proper diagnosis. Please print this checklist, add any additional symptoms that you are experiencing and take it with you to your doctor or medical provider.
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Abdominal obesity |
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Anxiety |
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Bruise easily |
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Confusion |
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Decrease in sexual function |
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Depression |
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Diabetes (blood sugar) |
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Difficulty concentrating or remembering |
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Excess facial, chest, abdomen, and thigh hair (Hirsuitism) |
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Facial rounding or swollen appearance (moon face) |
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Heart palpitations (rapid beat) |
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High blood pressure |
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Hump |
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Hyperlipidemia (cholesterol) |
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Increased size above collar bone (supraclavicular) |
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Insomnia |
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Irregular menstrual periods |
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Irritability |
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Kidney stones |
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Mood Swings |
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Muscle weakness |
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Pain and muscle stiffness |
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Protrusion on back of neck (buffalo hump) |
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Puffy eyes |
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Purplish stretch marks (striae) |
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Recurrent Infections |
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Red Face (plethora) |
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Retention of fluid (edema) |
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Severe fatigue |
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Thinning hair on head |
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Vertigo |
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Weight gain |
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