Treatment Options / Prevention Methods

~> Treatment depends on the specific reason for cortisol excess and may include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or the use of cortisol-inhibiting drugs.
~> If the cause is long term use of glucocorticoid hormones to treat another disorder, the doctor will gradually reduce the dosage to the lowest dose adequate for control of that disease.

~> If you take corticosteroid , know the signs and symptoms of Cushing's Syndrome, this can help with prevention. Getting treated early can help any long term effects of Cushing's. If you use inhaled steroids you can decrease your exposure to the steroid by using a spacer and rinsing your mouth after breathing in the steroids.