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What is Cushing's disease in animals? by Michael Smoker Cushing's disease in animals, or hyperadrenocorticism, is the presence of too much adrenal hormone in the animal's body. It is the opposite of Addison's disease, or hypoandrocorticism, which is the presence of too little adrenal hormone. T... More> Causes of Cushing's disease in dogs by Charlotte Howard Cushing's disease or hyperadrenocorticism as it is medically known is a disease of the endocrine system It is caused by the levels of the hormone, cortisol, produced by the adrenal glands on the kidneys, being too high within the blood stream. It is... More>
	How are Cushing's disease and syndrome treated? by Darian Peters Typically the body has an appropriate balance in the corticosteroid hormone known as cortisol. Produced by the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland, this stress hormone provides a response to stress and anxiety by upping blood sugar levels and blood ... More> Symptoms of Cushing's Disease in dogs by Carol Wohlfeil Symptoms of Cushing's Disease in Dogs As our pets become older we often mistake the subtle changes in their appearance and behavior as simple signs of aging. Consequently, more serious conditions such as Cushing's Disease, or hyperadrenocorticism, o... More>
Treatment options for Cushing's disease in dogs by Charlotte Howard Cushing's disease is caused by too much cortisol, a naturally occuring steroid, being present in the blood stream. This is usually caused by tumours on the pituitary gland or adrenal glands. Occasionally it is caused by prolonged use of c... More> How can your doctor find out if you have Cushing's syndrome or disease? by Darian Peters Normally in the human body there is an appropriate balance in the hormone cortisol, which provides stress and anxiety responses such as the raising of the levels of blood pressure and blood sugar levels and also the suppression of the response of th... More>
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