Deaths from Cushing's syndrome. Cushing's syndrome: Deaths. Cushing's syndrome and associated complications (e.g. diabetes) can be fatal if undiagnosed or diagnosed too late. Cushing's syndrome: Hospitalization Statistics. The following are statistics from various sources about hospitalizations and Cushing's syndrome:
1 Bismuth subsalicylate (the active ingredient in Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate, and Bismatrol) â this can relieve inflammatory conditions of the stomach and intestines, which can sometimes relieve gas.
Bismuth subsalicylate is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is safe and effective when used according to the Drug Facts label. Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use an OTC medicine containing bismuth subsalicylate.