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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kaleigh Werner

What is Cushing’s syndrome? The hormone disorder Amy Schumer was diagnosed with

Amy Schumer has revealed that abuse from internet trolls about her appearance caused her to be diagnosed with a condition called Cushing syndrome.

In the “News Not Noise” letter published on 23 February, Jessica Yellin revealed that the famed comedian had “exogenous Cushing syndrome, brought on by getting steroid injections in high doses”.

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