Iatrogenic Cushing Syndrome

Iatrogenic Cushing syndrome is a set of manifestations resulting from prolonged exposure to a certain type of hormones used for medical purposes, which lead the body to have an excess of their action.

How it presents: It may be accompanied by centralized weight gain, skin changes, redistribution of body fat and changes in mood or blood pressure.

Why it appears: It is related to the sustained use of treatments that mimic the adrenal hormones, which must always be monitored under medical supervision.

Which specialist to see? The endocrinologist is the one who assesses these changes and oversees the hormonal management. If you notice striking changes while on a prolonged treatment, the prudent thing is not to change it on your own and to raise it with your doctor.