Causes of Cushing's Syndrome Testing for Cushing's Syndrome Treatment of Cushing's Syndrome In 1932, a physician named Harvey Cushing described 8 patients with central body obesity, glucose intolerance, hypertension, excess hair growth, osteoporosis, [endocrineweb.com]

A special type of scan that measures bone density is used to detect osteoporosis. See the separate leaflet called Osteoporosis for more details. [patient.info]

[…] the face, or thinning of the arms and legs increased fat accumulation behind the neck easy bruising unusual fatigue muscle weakness high blood pressure low blood potassium level high blood sugar depression irregular menstrual cycles sexual dysfunction osteoporosis [mskcc.org]

Untreated Cushing syndrome can lead to diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and other health issues. When the adrenal glands produce too much aldosterone, blood pressure rises. [hormone.org]

[…] fatty hump or buffalo hump) Purple stretch marks on the abdomen Excessive hair growth on the face, chest, and back in women Menstrual irregularities Weakness and loss of muscle mass in the legs Easy bruising Depression and/or moodiness Weakened bones (osteoporosis [cancer.org]