Cushing's Syndrome leads to the obesity in the people. During this syndrome the hormone cortisol is produced in large amount that allows the fats in the body to be stored in the body, which results in the obesity. In Cushing's Syndrome fat gets deposited in the abdomen, back, and upper back. This way the person looks bulky, but the legs and hands remain thin. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (POS) is women-specific abnormal health condition that causes weight gain in women. This syndrome is observed in around 70% of the women worldwide. The main outcome of the weight loss caused by this syndrome is the failure in conceiving a child. The symptoms of this syndrome are heavy bleeding during menstruation, irregular periods, acne, and occurrence of facial hair. If you are facing any of these symptoms visit the doctor today. |