What is Cushing's disease?

Cushing's disease is caused by pituitary corticotropin (ACTH)-secreting tumors, which are typically microadenomas. Treatment typically involves surgery or radiation of the pituitary gland. When surgery is successful, the patient is cured. Occasionally, further treatment is necessary.

How do members experience Cushing's disease?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Cushing's disease*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for Cushing's disease*

Who has Cushing's disease on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 6
30s 10
40s 16
50s 26
60s 18
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 12
Female 65