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Cushing's Syndrome
🚨 Symptoms
Weight gain (central obesity), moon face, buffalo hump, purple striae, easy bruising, hypertension, diabetes, muscle weakness
🔍 Causes
Exogenous corticosteroids (most common), pituitary adenoma (Cushing's disease), adrenal tumor, ectopic ACTH production
💊 Treatment
Taper exogenous steroids if possible, surgical removal of tumor, radiation, medications to suppress cortisol production
📝 Nursing Care
Monitor blood pressure, glucose; assess for signs of infection; skin care; educate on medication; emotional support for body image changes
Source: NHS Scotland. For educational purposes only.