Cushing Disease
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Cushing disease is a hormonal disorder that arises when the body is exposed for a prolonged time to high levels of cortisol, in this case from an origin related to the pituitary gland. Its effects show up in different parts of the body gradually.
Common symptoms: weight gain in the face and trunk, muscle weakness, thinning of the skin with the appearance of stretch marks, and changes in mood or sleep.
When should you see a doctor? When several of these changes appear together and progressively, without a clear cause to explain them.
Which specialist treats it? The endocrinologist is the go-to professional to study and follow up on this hormonal disorder, with the support of the internist when needed. If you identify a group of these symptoms, discussing it with a specialist helps clarify its origin and guide the next steps.
Data on 504 doctors who treat cushing disease
Which specialist treats cushing disease?
Cushing's disease should be evaluated by an endocrinologist, a hormone specialist who identifies the hormonal excess and determines treatment. An internal medicine physician can assist with comprehensive care, and for children a pediatric endocrinologist is the specialist to see. You can book an appointment with any of these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in cushing disease
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Karla Gonzalez Segovia
Dr. Julieta Márquez Villegas
Dr. Rosa Isela Fraga Rodríguez
Dr. Julieta Cruz Ruiz
Dr. Velia Edila Uresti Alvarado
Dr. Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther
Dr. Carlos Antonio Díaz Torres
Dr. Jose Alfonso Lugo Iniguez
Dr. José de Jesús Zermeño Nava
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Armando Villalobos Ruíz
Dr. Raul Humberto Perales Recio
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Gerardo González Cantú
Dr. Laura Evangelina Ortiz Martinez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Frequently asked questions
What is cushing disease?
Cushing disease is a hormonal disorder that arises when the body is exposed for a prolonged time to high levels of cortisol, in this case from an origin related to the pituitary gland. Its effects show up in different parts of the body gradually.
Which doctor treats cushing disease?
Cushing's disease should be evaluated by an endocrinologist, a hormone specialist who identifies the hormonal excess and determines treatment. An internal medicine physician can assist with comprehensive care, and for children a pediatric endocrinologist is the specialist to see. You can book an appointment with any of these specialists.