EntertainmentAmy Schumer reveals that criticism about her face helped lead to her diagnosis of the syndromeThe comedian was diagnosed with Cushing’s syndrome and spoke about the topic on the internet today at 2:08 pm

Amy Schumer was diagnosed with Cushing’s syndrome, caused by the accumulation of cortisol in the body. Second Thiago Fraga Napoliendocrinologist member of the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabology – São Paulo Region, “the main symptoms include weight gain and fat accumulation, mainly on the trunk, round face (called full moon face)” (via Drauzio Varella Portal).

The comedian opened up about the subject during the edition of News Not Noisepresented by Jessica Yellin last Friday, 23rd. Schumer shared her diagnosis days after being criticized for her “full” face during the publicity tour for the second season of Life & Beth.

“While I was doing on-camera interviews for my Hulu show, I was also in MRI machines for four hours straight, having my veins closed off from the amount of blood taken and thinking that maybe I wouldn’t be around to see my son. grow up. So finding out that I have the type of Cushing’s that will resolve itself and that I’m healthy was the best news possible,” he said. Schumer.

It’s been a crazy few weeks for me and my family. In addition to fears about my health, I also had to be on camera for the internet to give its opinion. But thank God for that. Because that’s how I realized something was wrong.

The actress stated that she decided to share her health status with fans to help other women: “The shame and criticism towards our ever-changing bodies is something I’ve dealt with and witnessed for a long time. I really want women to love themselves and be tireless in fighting for your own health in a system that often doesn’t believe in them.”

“Everyone is dealing with something,” he added. “Maybe we can be a little kinder to each other and to ourselves.”