Amy Schumer explains that her Cushing syndrome diagnosis last year came from critics discussing her puffy face and doctors chiming in.

Comedian and actress Amy Schumer has opened up about online criticism over her 'moon face' and how it led to a little-known health diagnosis

In February last year, Amy was diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome - a rare condition caused by an excess of cortisol in the body. Common symptoms include increased fat build-up across the chest, stomach and face, in addition to mood swings, purple stretch marks and frequent bruising.

Amy Schumer has revealed how social media trolls triggered her Cushing syndrome diagnosis.

Amy Schumer has opened up about how internet trolls ultimately led her to a life-changing health diagnosis. The comedian shared on the Call Her Daddy podcast how comments about her swollen face prompted her to seek medical advice and eventually discover she had Cushing syndrome.