What is Cushing’s syndrome? The hormone disorder Amy Schumer was diagnosed with
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Cushing’s syndrome can be caused from factors outside or inside the body. Amy Schumer has revealed that abuse from internet trolls about her appearance caused her to be diagnosed with a condition called Cushing syndrome. The 43-year-old actor recently spoke to Alex Cooper on the Call Her Daddy podcast about her disorder.
“Doctors were chiming in, in the comments and they were, like, ‘No, no … something’s really up. Your face looks so crazy,” revealed Schumer. Symptoms can include weight gain in the backside and face, stretch marks (specifically on the stomach, hips, breasts, arms, and thighs), easily bruised skin, acne, slow skin healing, and a “fatty lump between the shoulders,” according to the Mayo Clinic.
Hirsutism, the growth of thick and dark hair, is a common symptom seen in women who are experiencing Cushing’s syndrome. Additionally, women with the disorder can either stop getting their period or their period could become less frequent. Men with Cushing’s syndrome may experience a lower sex drive, issues performing sexual activity, and reduced fertility.
Other common symptoms for both men and women are increased tiredness, muscle weakness, headaches, infections, bone loss, high blood pressure, and skin darkening. Speaking to Yellin, Schumer detailed how she was feeling physically. First, she noted how her diagnosis came about.
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