Is it Cushing’s disease?

A patient’s guide to diagnostic testing

About this booklet:

"This booklet aims to provide information for people going through the sometimes frustrating process of determining if they have Cushing’s disease.

It covers tests you may have while you are being diagnosed. The booklet also includes tips from APF members – these are indicated in italics."

I found this booklet by the Australian Pituitary Foundation very helpful. I'm providing a link to it here so you can read it yourself. Is it Cushing’s disease?

Here is a link to the rest of their "Is It" series of booklets. Click Here for other Pituitary disorder related booklets.

The Cushing’s Support and Research Foundation

The Cushing’s Support and Research Foundation was founded in 1995 to provide information and support to Cushing’s patients and their families.

Cushing’s syndrome and Cushing’s disease are caused by the excess production of the steroid hormone, cortisol. These relatively rare disorders can be physically and emotionally devastating to the patient. Most patients endure years of symptoms prior to obtaining a diagnosis and recovery often requires a substantial period of time.

Endocrine System - Wikipedia

The endocrine system is the collection of glands of an organism that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to be carried towards distant target organs.

The major endocrine glands include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, and adrenal glands.

Endocrine Disorders - WebMD

The endocrine system is a network of glands that produce and release hormones that help control many important body functions, including the body's ability to change calories into energy that powers cells and organs.

The endocrine system influences how your heart beats, how your bones and tissues grow, even your ability to make a baby. It plays a vital role in whether or not you develop diabetes, thyroid disease, growth disorders, sexual dysfunction, and a host of other hormone-related disorders.

All Endocrine Disorders - Endocrine Web

A list and basic descriptions of Endocrine Disorders.