Corticosteroid-Induced Cushing Syndrome

Corticosteroid-induced Cushing syndrome is a set of changes in the body that appear from the prolonged use of corticosteroid-type medications, which raise the levels of hormones similar to cortisol in a sustained way.

Changes that may be noticed: Weight gain in the face and trunk, rounding of the face, thinner skin with marks, muscle weakness, and a greater tendency to bruise.

Where it comes from: Unlike other forms, this condition is related to exposure to these drugs and not to a disorder of the glands themselves.

Specialist who assesses it: The endocrinologist is the one who evaluates the effects of these hormones on the body. If you are under prolonged treatment with these medications and observe bodily changes, discussing it with your doctor is the appropriate route; never stop a treatment on your own.