Patients With Mild Cushing Syndrome May Benefit From Adrenalectomy

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071208143055.htm


Summary:The disorder called "Cushing Syndrome" is caused by an adrenal tumor.It occurs when the body's tissues are expossed to excessive levels of cortisol. People with dis disorder have upper body obesity with increaded fat around the face and neck. "Cushing Syndrome may affect 1 in every 1,000 people in the population",Dr.Auchus said.


Human Disease
1.What are the symptoms of this disease?have upper body obesity,increased fat around the neck and face,diabetes,hypertension,thin skin,muscle weakness,and bruises and fatigue may occur
2.How is this disease passed from person to person? through your genes
3.List three things you learned from this article in your own words. I learned how cushing syndrome can cause the body to change and caused obesity. I also learned that it can be passed on through the genes of the body and cause tumors or even diabetes. I also learned that to get your bllod tested would be a great idea so you can know ahead of time if cushing sydrome in your blood.
4.What impact does this disease have on the US economy? It will cause more people to die and become so fat. We should just watch the symptons and cortisol.