How To Spot Cushing's Syndrome

High Blood Pressure

Cortisol plays many important roles in the body, one of which is to help regulate blood pressure. When cortisol is present in excessive levels, it can have a negative impact on cardiovascular health. One of the dangers of untreated Cushing's syndrome is developing dangerously high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Having high blood pressure is one of the most common side effects with Cushing's syndrome, and happens to roughly eighty percent of adults who develop it. Many patients who actually have Cushing's syndrome are misdiagnosed with hypertension initially. Anyone who suspects this may have happened to them should request their doctor test their blood, saliva, and urine for excessive levels of cortisol.

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