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Cushing's syndrome - exogenous   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Cushing's syndrome - corticosteroid induced; Corticosteroid-induced Cushing's syndrome; Iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome

Treatment

The suggested treatment is slow withdrawal of corticosteroid therapy under medical supervision.

Prognosis

The affects of adrenal atrophy caused by chronic drug administration should be reversible by withdrawing the drug.

Complications

Cushing's syndrome symptoms can cause persistent discomfort.

Call Your Health Care Provider If:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you are taking a corticosteroid drug and you develop symptoms of Cushing's syndrome.

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