There are often long waiting periods for available accommodations. Planning ahead also can make the transition of moving into a nursing home much easier. Talk with your family and caregivers about what services you will need.
stools) o Cushingâs Syndrome: refers to signs and symptoms associated with excess cortisol in the body, regardless of the cause; caused by long-term use of glucocorticoids to treat other conditions, such as asthma or rheumatoid arthritis
Cushing syndrome is a group of signs and symptoms caused by abnormally high levels of cortisol (hypercortisolism). Cortisol is produced by the outer layer of the adrenal glands, called the cortex.Cortisol is a steroid hormone that breaks down fat and protein and stimulates liver glucose production. Cushing disease, a form of Cushing syndrome, occurs in about 40% of cases and is the most common cause of excess endogenous cortisol production by the adrenal glands. 2  It is caused by a pituitary tumor (adenoma) that secretes ACTH.