Cushing's Syndrome Symptoms

• moon face (round, red, and full)
• buffalo hump (a collection of fat between the shoulders)
• central obesity with protruding abdomen and thin extremities
• weight gain
• weakness
• backache
• headache
• acne or superficial skin infections
• thin skin with easy bruising
• thirst
• increased urination
• purple striations on the skin of the abdomen, thighs, and breasts
• mental changes
• impotence or cessation of menses
• facial hair growth

Additional symptoms of Cushing's Syndrome that may be associated with this disease:

• weight gain (unintentional)
• skin spots, red
• skin blushing/flushing
• muscle atrophy
• fatigue
• bone pain or tenderness

Basic explanation of Cushing's Syndrome Symptoms

One common symptom is weight gain. Fat deposits can form around your stomach and upper back. Arms and legs stay thin and don't usually get fatter.

Your skin gets thinner and is easily bruised. Cuts, scratches and insect bites take a long time to heal. Pink or purple stretch marks may form on your skin. Your face gets round and puffy.

You may feel tired and have weak muscles. You may feel depressed. Women usually have irregular menstrual periods and may grow thick or more visible body hair.

High blood pressure, osteoporosis and diabetes can be signs of Cushing's syndrome or disease.

Infections take longer to heal. If you often get skin infections or other infections, especially if the infections are unusual, you may have Cushing's syndrome or disease.