Pediatric Cushing's Syndrome

If your child is obese and looks like they have a moon face please have your child checked for Cushing's Syndrome. This is a disease that is caused by an over production of Cortisone in the body. Pediatricians do not look for this disease in infants or children. Doctors believe this is a disease for adults and vets know it happens in horses, dogs and ferrets. Most families are told either baby fat, poor diet, or lack of exercise. Please check out our foundation website www.JFCAinc.com and if you would more information on this disease fill out the form and you will receive information and also please help us make Awareness of this disease known.