Minimally invasive techniques were historically used for diagnosis only. But technology advances have allowed us to improve the treatment of spine disorders using the same techniques for surgery, says Nimesh H. Patel, MD, a neurosurgeon at the Methodist Moody Brain and Spine Institute in Dallas.
Cushings Disease in Dogs. Cushings disease in dogs is the third most common disease and the most common hormone related condition in dogs. It is the result of excess Cortisol in the animalâs body. Cortisol, or hydrocortisone as it is known scientifically, is a steroid hormone that the body uses to deal with stress.
If you pick up a fold of skin on a dog with Cushingâs disease, you may notice that the skin is thinner than normal. The pet may have fragile blood vessels and may bruise easily. Because cortisol affects the function of many organs in the body, the signs of Cushingâs disease may be varied. Left untreated, a pituitary tumor could grow large enough to press on the brain causing neurological symptoms such as difficulty walking or seeing, or other conditions including diabetes or seizures.