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Cortisol - A Double Edged Sword

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Cortisol - A Double Edged Sword

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Case Summary

  • Cortisol, often underestimated, acts as a "double-edged sword" in clinical practice. Many patients in their mid-40s and 50s present with unexplained exhaustion, weight gain, poor concentration, sleep disturbances, recurrent infections, and anxiety. While routine tests are often unremarkable, these diverse symptoms frequently point to a common underlying issue: dysregulated cortisol.

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Dr. Sonali Asnani

Dr. Sonali Asnani

Medical Officer, ESI Hospital, Bhopal
Medical Officer, ESI Hospital, Bhopal.

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