Doctor shares 7 uncommon symptoms of Cushing syndrome amid Amy Schumer diagnosis
Amy Schumer has been vocal about her health conditions in recent weeks after vile trolls had mocked her appearance online.
The comedian was ridiculed for her "puffy face", but hit out at those sending hate her way. At the time she revealed it was down to her endometriosis battles, but she later confessed the criticism made her go back to the doctors to see if there was anything else not quite right.
The actress then confirmed she has also been diagnosed with the rare condition called Cushing's syndrome. While she explained the diagnosis was a "relief" as she now knows it can "work itself out". Now, a doctor has now told the Mirror exactly what people should look out for.
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A doctor revealed uncommon symptoms of Cushing syndrome (ABC)Cushing's syndrome is caused by by having too much of a hormone called cortisol in your body and can be serious if it's not treated, according to the NHS. However, the condition is treatable and reversible despite being rare.
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Explaining the condition further, Dr Raj Dasgupta, Chief Medical Advisor for Sleepopolis, told us: "Besides common symptoms like weight gain and thinning skin, there are other not-so-obvious symptoms. These can include mood swings (irritability, anxiety, and depression), cognitive issues like difficulty concentrating and memory problems, sleep issues (insomnia), irregular menstrual cycles or amenorrhea (missed periods), muscle weakness (especially in the proximal limbs), loss of bone density (osteoporosis or an increased risk of fractures), excess hair growth (particularly on the face, chest, and back due to hormonal changes), and/or digestive issues (abdominal pain, indigestion, or changes in bowel habits).
"People might mistake these issues for different problems as well, so it's important to talk to your doctor for the right diagnosis."
Amy has also been praised as a "hero" for opening up on her health issues, with a woman who also has endometriosis full of praise for the star. Publicist Danielle Payton told the Mirror: "It is beyond important that she spoke up when she did, because endometriosis does not have a face. You do not know - and cannot know - who has this whole body auto immune disease unless they tell you. Endometriosis has its ups and its downs, and when the body flares up, as Amy's did, it is often noticeable."
Danielle also urged people to make sure they were clued up on the condition and shared the importance of the month of March being known as Endometriosis Awareness Month. "We need awareness now more than ever," Danielle said. "As this disease slowly is making its way mainstream, we absolutely have to continue the conversation and keep it going. Us endo warriors are sick of not having even a temporary solution or relief, or a cure."
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