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.
Is a dog with cushings disease in pain? My dog who is an 8 year old german shepard-husky mix was diagnosed with cushings disease about 2 months ago. It is pituitary based. The symptoms ive read about that match his are: drinking alot, peeing alot, and muscle weakness (though its not as bad as the cases ive read about.