PtEd – CUSHING’S SYNDROME – SỔ TAY LÂM SÀNG

CUSHING’S SYNDROME PROBLEM Cushing’s syndrome has many symptoms, including weight gain, obesity, moon-shaped face, excessive hair growth, easy bruising, thin skin, muscle weakness, decreased or no menstrual periods, increased blood pressure, osteoporosis, and impaired wound healing. CAUSE Cushing’s syndrome is caused by excessive cortisol production. TREATMENT/CARE A.Take medications precisely as directed. B.Avoid excessive alcohol. C.You may be instructed to purchase a MedicAlert bracelet or necklace for any emergencies. This can be used to list your treatment and healthcare provider’s name and phone number. Activity: Exercise is encouraged. Diet: Eat a low-sodium, high-potassium, high-calcium diet. Medications: You Have Been Prescribed: ___________________________________________________________ You Need to Take: ___________________________________________________________ You Need to Notify the Office If You: A.Have a reaction to the medications. B.Cannot tolerate the prescribed medicines. C.Other: ___________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ RESOURCES National Adrenal Disease Foundation. Cushing Patient Education: http://www.nadf.us/adrenal-diseases/cushings-syndrome The Pituitary Society. Cushing Syndrome and Cushing Disease Patient Education: https://pituitarysociety.org/patient-education/pituitary-disorders/cushings/what-are-cushings-disease-and-cushings-syndrome You can build your own identification bracelets or neck chains from American Medical ID: https://www.americanmedical-id.com/customized-ids/customized-medical-id-jewelry.html

CUSHING’S SYNDROME

PROBLEM

Cushing’s syndrome has many symptoms, including weight gain, obesity, moon-shaped face, excessive hair growth, easy bruising, thin skin, muscle weakness, decreased or no menstrual periods, increased blood pressure, osteoporosis, and impaired wound healing.

CAUSE

Cushing’s syndrome is caused by excessive cortisol production.

TREATMENT/CARE

A.Take medications precisely as directed.

B.Avoid excessive alcohol.

C.You may be instructed to purchase a MedicAlert bracelet or necklace for any emergencies. This can be used to list your treatment and healthcare provider’s name and phone number.

Activity: Exercise is encouraged.

Diet: Eat a low-sodium, high-potassium, high-calcium diet.

Medications:

You Have Been Prescribed: ___________________________________________________________

You Need to Take: ___________________________________________________________

You Need to Notify the Office If You:

A.Have a reaction to the medications.

B.Cannot tolerate the prescribed medicines.

C.Other: ___________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________________

RESOURCES

National Adrenal Disease Foundation. Cushing Patient Education: http://www.nadf.us/adrenal-diseases/cushings-syndrome