What Is Cushing Syndrome?
6. Complications
Cushing syndrome is usually treatable and the symptoms will not usually become too severe. If treatment is not found in time, however, then the patient may develop complications. One such complication is the loss of muscle mass, causing the patient to become considerably weaker than usual.
A high blood pressure can develop, as can type 2 diabetes. The patient can also become more prone to infections, including some unusual varieties of infection. Bone loss can make it easier for the patient to experience broken bones. This can cause considerable pain for the patient, and fractures can become infected.
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