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 ...

It wasn’t until people on social media sounded the alarm about a distinct physical feature that Amy Schumer received her Cushing’s syndrome diagnosis. The comedian, who first announced her condition ...

Cushing syndrome causes abnormally high cortisol levels in the body. Over time, this can interfere with how the body processes sugar, potentially leading to hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels).

Internet trolls partly aided doctors in diagnosing Amy Schumer with Cushing syndrome, but patients can go years without a diagnosis. Schumer opened up about her February 2024 diagnosis on the “Call ...

Amy Schumer was diagnosed with Cushing syndrome, a hormonal disorder caused by high levels of cortisol in the body — thanks to comments from people on the internet who noticed her "puffier face," she ...