Deaths from Cushing's syndrome. Cushing's syndrome: Deaths. Cushing's syndrome and associated complications (e.g. diabetes) can be fatal if undiagnosed or diagnosed too late. Cushing's syndrome: Hospitalization Statistics. The following are statistics from various sources about hospitalizations and Cushing's syndrome:
1 Bismuth subsalicylate (the active ingredient in Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate, and Bismatrol) â this can relieve inflammatory conditions of the stomach and intestines, which can sometimes relieve gas.
Bismuth subsalicylate, somewhat less effective than loperamide, is effective in relieving symptoms of diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain in patients with traveler's diarrhea. Bismuth subsalicylate is contraindicated in HIV-infected patients because it may cause bismuth encephalopathy.