Cushing Syndrome Due to an Adrenal Tumor treatment in Cuauhtémoc

Cushing's syndrome due to an adrenal tumor is a hormonal disorder caused by the excess cortisol produced by a tumor located in an adrenal gland. This excess hormone affects numerous functions of the body.

Common symptoms: weight gain predominantly in the face and trunk, skin changes, muscle weakness, and changes in blood pressure or mood.

When to seek care? An evaluation is advisable when several of these changes come together progressively, in order to study their hormonal origin.

Which specialist treats it? Endocrinology is the field responsible for studying this type of disorder of the adrenal glands and of cortisol. If you identify signs that suggest a hormonal imbalance, bringing it to the attention of a professional allows the appropriate workup to be guided.