Understanding the Symptoms of Cushing's Syndrome
4. Declining Bone Health
Excessive cortisol in the body suppresses osteoblast action, making individuals with Cushing's syndrome susceptible to bone weakness and osteoporosis. Frequent backaches, pain in the bones and joints, and easy fracturing of bones in the limbs and hips are warning signs. Unfortunately, many people consider these symptoms as normal side effects of aging, and doctors may overlook them as such, as well.
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