Actor Amy Schumer Says She Has Cushing's Syndrome. All About The Disorder
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According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, Cushing's syndrome, also known as hypercortisolism, is a "fairly rare" hormonal disorder.
American actor and director Amy Schumer recently revealed she has Cushing's Syndrome, a rare hormonal disorder caused by having steroid injections in high doses. Ms Schumer disclosed the diagnosis after being swarmed by comments about her face, with fans saying it looked "puffier" during recent TV interviews. "I have the kind of Cushing that will just work itself out, and I'm healthy [which] was the greatest news imaginable," she said in an exclusive statement to the News Not Noise newsletter.
What is Cushing's Syndrome?
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, Cushing's syndrome, also known as hypercortisolism, is a "fairly rare" hormonal disorder. It occurs when a person has elevated levels of cortisol, the body's primary stress hormone, inside the body for a long time, or it can be triggered by steroid medications. It mostly affects adults who are 20 to 50 years old. The syndrome impacts roughly three times as many women as men, though it can also occur in children.
