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Cushing's syndrome is a collection of signs and symptoms due to prolonged exposure to glucocorticoids such as cortisol. [4] [9] [10] Signs and symptoms may include high blood pressure, abdominal obesity but with thin arms and legs, reddish stretch marks, a round red face due to facial plethora, [11] a fat lump between the shoulders, weak muscles, weak bones, acne, and fragile skin that heals ...
Lipodystrophy can appear as a lump or small dent in the skin that forms when a person performs injections repeatedly in the same spot. These types of lipodystrophies are harmless and can be avoided by changing (rotating) the locations of injections. For those with diabetes, using purified insulins and new needles with each injection may also help.
A lipoma is a benign tumor made of fat tissue. [ 1] They are generally soft to the touch, movable, and painless. [ 1] They usually occur just under the skin, but occasionally may be deeper. [ 1] Most are less than 5 cm (2.0 in) in size. [ 2] Common locations include upper back, shoulders, and abdomen. [ 4]
An estimated 40% of adults in the U.S. between the ages of 18 and 44 have insulin resistance, which is when the body doesn’t respond the way it should to insulin, a hormone the pancreas makes ...
Insulin resistance ( IR) is a pathological condition in which cells either fail to respond normally to the hormone insulin or downregulate insulin receptors in response to hyperinsulinemia . Insulin is a hormone that facilitates the transport of glucose from blood into cells, thereby reducing blood glucose (blood sugar).
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. [14] The syndrome is named after cysts which form on the ovaries of some women with this condition, though this is not a universal symptom, and not the underlying cause of the disorder.
The HAIR-AN syndrome is a rare subtype of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) characterized by hyperandrogenism (HA), insulin resistance (IR) and acanthosis nigricans (AN). The symptoms of the HAIR-AN syndrome are largely due to severe insulin resistance, which can be secondary to blocking antibodies against the insulin receptor or genetically absent/reduced insulin receptor number/function.
Fibrocystic breast changes. Benign fibrous breast growths (highlighted in yellow). Fibrocystic breast changes is a condition of the breasts where there may be pain, breast cysts, and breast masses. [ 1] The breasts may be described as "lumpy" or "doughy". [ 3] Symptoms may worsen during certain parts of the menstrual cycle due to hormonal ...