Here is everything you need to know about Cushing’s Disease in 60 seconds or less. What is Cushing’s Disease? Cushing’s (also known as hyperadrenocorticism) is a disorder caused by excessive production of cortisol by the adrenal cortex. How does this happen? - taking glucocorticoid (steroid hormone) drugs - tumors that produce cortisol Systems Affected Cushing’s is a multisystemic disorder….
