Cushing Disease
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Cushing disease is a hormonal disorder that arises when the body is exposed for a prolonged time to high levels of cortisol, in this case from an origin related to the pituitary gland. Its effects show up in different parts of the body gradually.
Common symptoms: weight gain in the face and trunk, muscle weakness, thinning of the skin with the appearance of stretch marks, and changes in mood or sleep.
When should you see a doctor? When several of these changes appear together and progressively, without a clear cause to explain them.
Which specialist treats it? The endocrinologist is the go-to professional to study and follow up on this hormonal disorder, with the support of the internist when needed. If you identify a group of these symptoms, discussing it with a specialist helps clarify its origin and guide the next steps.
Data on 527 doctors who treat cushing disease
Which specialist treats cushing disease?
Cushing's disease should be evaluated by an endocrinologist, a hormone specialist who identifies the hormonal excess and determines treatment. An internal medicine physician can assist with comprehensive care, and for children a pediatric endocrinologist is the specialist to see. You can book an appointment with any of these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in cushing disease
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Frequently asked questions
What is cushing disease?
Cushing disease is a hormonal disorder that arises when the body is exposed for a prolonged time to high levels of cortisol, in this case from an origin related to the pituitary gland. Its effects show up in different parts of the body gradually.
Which doctor treats cushing disease?
Cushing's disease should be evaluated by an endocrinologist, a hormone specialist who identifies the hormonal excess and determines treatment. An internal medicine physician can assist with comprehensive care, and for children a pediatric endocrinologist is the specialist to see. You can book an appointment with any of these specialists.