Buffalo hump
The so-called “buffalo hump” is a medical symptom of excessive fat build-up in certain regions of the body. It is often caused by an excess of “cortisol” either through disease (e.g. Cushing’s syndrome) or medication side-effect
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Causes
Causes of buffalo hump include:
- Hypercortisolism
- Cushing’s syndrome
- Cushing’s disease
- Adrenal carcinoma
- Adrenal adenoma
- Bilateral adrenal hyperplasia
- Ectopic ...
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- Cushing’s Syndrome: Cushing’s Syndrome is a disorder of the adrenal glands and/or the pituitary gland, this causes excessive corticosteroid hormones
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- Medication side-effect: Many medications can have side-effects that are unwanted. For example, a prescription drug might cause nausea or dizziness in
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- Cushing’s Disease: Cushing’s Disease is a disease of the adrenal glands, where excessive adrenal hormones are produced, resulting in endocrine disorders
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- Obesity: Obesity is an excess of body weight due to fatty tissue. Milder forms are called “overweight”. See also the symptom
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Related Disease and Condition Topics
Read about these medical conditions related to Buffalo hump:
- Cushing’s Syndrome- Overview| Drugs
- Medication side-effect- Overview
- Cushing’s Disease- Overview...
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