What Is Cushing Syndrome?
7. Diagnosis
Your doctor will need to ask you about your symptoms and about your medical history, including information on any medication you are taking. They will also need to perform a brief physical exam. Tests will need to be undertaken to confirm the diagnosis, but Cushing disease can be difficult to diagnose so it may take a long time before there is a confirmation.
Tests will often include blood and urine tests. These will help experts to look for signs that the body is making too much cortisol. Saliva tests can also be effective in helping to diagnose Cushing syndrome. Petrosal sinus sampling may also be performed, while imaging techniques can be used to help get images of the relevant glands.
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