What is the cause of Cushing's syndrome?

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asked May 12, 2018 in Diseases Conditions by Erexxui (240 points)
What is the cause of Cushing's syndrome?

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answered May 13, 2018 by Adf289 (58,200 points)
Cushings syndrome is caused by cortisol levels that are too high for a long period of time.

Other causes of cushings syndrome are use of steroids but the adrenal glands can overproduce cortisol which can also cause cushings syndrome.

Cortisol is also related to stress but stress doesn't actually cause Cushings syndrome.

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