This is Kizzie.
She was diagnosed with Cushing's
Disease April 1996, became iatrogenic* Addison's
June 1998 and is 14 yrs.old. She is the light of my life!
-Theresa
*
iatrogenic = disease seen as a result of treatment given (i.e.
overdose, chronic administration of a drug, misdiagnosis/incorrect
treatment, etc.).
From your Guide:
Briefly, Cushing's Disease is an excess of cortisol, Addison's
disease is the lack of cortisol production. Iatrogenic Addison's
disease may be seen after treatment for Cushing's Disease.
Iatrogenic Cushing's Disease may be seen with long-term, high
doses of cortisone given to a patient.
Because Cushing's
and Diabetes can look
similar clinically, click here to learn more about diagnosis
and treatment of each disease.
- Cushing's
Disease & Diabetes
All three of these
diseases are quite complex, and the above links to each disease
offer more in-depth information.
As always, if you have any questions,
please speak to your veterinarian.
