Is Your Lifestyle Increasing Your Risk for Cushing Syndrome?
Published: Mar 08, 2024
Lifestyle factors might unknowingly contribute to conditions resembling Cushing syndrome. Discover what might be putting you at risk.
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Pseudo-Cushing Syndrome
Pseudo-Cushing syndrome is a condition that mimics Cushing syndrome but is due to other factors like obesity, depression, and excessive alcohol. These conditions cause high cortisol levels without the presence of a tumor.
Impact of Medications
The use of glucocorticoid medications can lead to iatrogenic Cushing syndrome. These medications are often prescribed for conditions like arthritis and asthma, but overuse can disrupt normal cortisol levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's a condition mimicking Cushing syndrome due to lifestyle factors.
Yes, overuse of glucocorticoids can cause iatrogenic Cushing syndrome.
Obesity, depression, and alcohol use can increase risk.
Key Takeaways
Awareness of lifestyle risks can help prevent pseudo-Cushing syndrome.
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References
Findling JW, Raff H. Eur J Endocrinol 2017; 176:R205.
Arnaldi G, Angeli A, Atkinson AB, et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2003; 88:5593.
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