Diagnosing Cushing’s disease

After you are diagnosed with Cushing’s syndrome, it is important that your doctor continues the diagnostic process to determine the cause of hypercortisolism. Cushing’s syndrome is a complex and rare condition. When you present with signs and symptoms, your doctor will follow a specific process, which includes various tests, to establish the presence of Cushing's syndrome. This section will clarify how you may be diagnosed by describing

• The challenges of diagnosing
• The process and tests used to diagnose
• Complications