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Cushing's syndrome is a hormone disorder caused by too much cortisol in the body over a long time, often leading to weight gain in the face, neck and belly.
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The NIDDK says the most common cause is long-term use of high-dose glucocorticoid medicines, which act like cortisol and are prescribed for…
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Unexplained weight gain with these signs is worth checking, since treating the cause matters more than any diet.
Cushing's syndrome is a hormone disorder caused by too much cortisol in the body over a long time, often leading to weight gain in the face, neck and belly
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