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Cushing syndrome is a hormone disorder. It’s caused by having high levels of the hormone ... cortisol over a long time. Cushing syndrome is fairly rare. It most often affects adults who are 20 ... 112;Cushing syndrome

been used to treat obesity. It’s also claimed to boost pain tolerance in premenstrual syndrome and ... Phenylalanine;memory;learning;mood;depression;schizophrenia;Parkinson's disease;obesity;premenstrual syndrome;migraine

Cushing syndrome. Symptoms of Cushing syndrome include: Obesity, especially in the torso, face, and ... This test looks for 2 fairly uncommon health conditions: Cushing syndrome and Addison disease ... cortisol;urine test;pituitary gland;adrenal glands;Cushing syndrome;Addison disease

Empty sella syndrome (ESS) may occur if you have an enlarged sella turcica. This is a bony ... structure where the pituitary gland sits at the base of the brain. Empty Sella Syndrome What ... p00428;Empty Sella Syndrome

syndrome (SIDS) Physical growth problems Intellectual development problems Behavioral problems ... Childhood obesity Colic The mother can also have problems during her pregnancy because of

hair growth and weight gain around the belly. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) What is ... polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a set of symptoms caused by a

*Metabolic Syndrome Chronic Disease ... metabolic syndrome is a diagnosis made when you have 3 or more risk factors from a set of 5 ... . But you can take action to control these factors. Metabolic Syndrome: Your Risk for Chronic ... metabolic syndrome;blood pressure;type 2 diabetes;heart attack;abdominal obesity;heart disease ... ;blood sugar level;triglycerides;stroke;Metabolic Syndrome: The Risk for Chronic Disease;HDL cholesterol;60024

*Metabolic Syndrome Weight Loss ... waist is 1 of the factors for metabolic syndrome. Being overweight or obese means that you weigh ... Metabolic syndrome is a set of 5 health factors that can lead to serious health problems. The ... 90459;metabolic syndrome;weight management;diabetes;heart attack;stroke;losing weight;weight-loss program

. Certain health conditions are closely linked to NAFLD. These include obesity, insulin resistance ... , metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and high triglycerides. These conditions may lead

Genetic testing for Angelman syndrome ... this test have other names? Genetic testing for Angelman syndrome, genetic testing for Prader-Willi ... syndrome What is this test? This is a blood test used to see if your child has certain ... uniparental disomy;blood test;genetic disorder;Prader-Willi syndrome;Angelman syndrome

Understanding Obesity Treatment ... healthier over the long-term. Obesity Treatment Overview Treatment goals Regardless of the ... type or combination of obesity treatment, goal setting is an important part of any obesity treatment ... obesity treatment;obesity treatment goals;obesity treatment diet;obesity treatment exercise;obesity ... treatment environmental factors;obesity treatment support groups;obesity medical treatment;obesity surgical treatment;p07857

*Thoracic Outlet Syndrome ... obesity may raise your risk for thoracic outlet syndrome. People who do repetitive overhead arm ... Thoracic outlet syndrome is a set of symptoms in the shoulder, arm, or hand. It occurs from a ... Thoracic Outlet Syndrome;thoracic outlet;clavicle;collarbone;extra rib;neck injury;clavicle injury;90435

the stomach. Overweight and obesity. Being overweight or obese may increase the risk for ... syndrome (hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer) Familial adenomatous polyposis Breast

Medical Tx for Obesity ... have a medical condition that makes it crucial to lose weight. Medical Treatment for Obesity ... to lose weight. You may need to take prescription medicine if you have obesity-related health ... obesity treatment;obesity medical treatment;obesity prescription medications;obesity supplements ... ;obesity behavioral strategies;obesity psychotherapy;eating disorders;p07858

Understanding Thoracic Outlet Syndrome ... , often work-related, and extreme obesity may raise your risk of thoracic outlet syndrome. People who do ... Thoracic outlet syndrome is a variety of symptoms that happen from a narrowing of your ... thoracic outlet syndrome;subclavian vein;subclavian artery;134, 590;brachial plexus;clavicle;collarbone

Detailed information on obesity treatment, including obesity medical treatment, obesity surgical ... treatment, obesity gastric bypass (malabsorptive) surgery, and obesity gastric stapling (restrictive ... obesity treatment, obesity medical treatment, obesity surgical treatment, obesity gastric bypass ... surgery, malabsorptive surgery, obesity gastric stapling surgery, restrictive surgery

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) causes numbness and pain in the hands and arms. Certain sports and ... for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when a main nerve in your arm gets

cord problems) Nephrology (kidney problems) Pulmonology (lung problems) Rheumatology (joint and tissue problems)

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. Cortisol.  Too much cortisol can lead to Cushing syndrome. This disorder can also be caused by taking ... high levels of similar steroid hormones. Symptoms of Cushing syndrome include fragile skin that