10 Cushing Syndrome Symptoms

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Symptom #2: Round Face

A round face is otherwise known as moon face. This is a characteristic sign of Cushing syndrome occurring because of rapid weight gain due to excessive cortisol levels in the human body. The face of a person will not only become round because of the excess fat, but it will also turn red.

Because of Cushing syndrome, patients also tend to have other problems with the skin of their face including acne, skin infections, etc.

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