Cushing's: A master of disguise
This rare hormonal condition — far more prevalent in women — defies diagnosis due to its common symptoms.
- Reviewed by Toni Golen, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing; Contributor
A swollen face, along with excess belly weight and fatigue, is a hallmark of the condition, which affects women up to five times as often as men. But Cushing's usually shows up in ways that don't immediately tip people off that it's the culprit. And not many people are aware of Cushing's or its symptoms, a Harvard expert says.
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About the Author
Maureen Salamon, Executive Editor, Harvard Women's Health Watch
About the Reviewer
Toni Golen, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing; Contributor
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