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Last Update: 06/04/2024 11:25 PM
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Commit #105969
Mr. Cardinal tells you he is worried about taking steroids because ‘he doesn’t want to be Arnold Schwarzenegger’. How do you counsel him about the risks and benefits of steroid use?
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Commit #105969
The use of steroids for medical purposes is different. We use them to suppress and reduce inflammation; and to replace cortisol when deficient.
Short-term side effects include:
Short-term side effects include:
- Mood swings
- Increased appetite
- Insomnia
- Fluid retenion
- Undesirable physical changes sich as: acne, facial hair growth, masculinization effects
Long term side effects include:
- Osteoporosis
- Diabetes
- HTN
- Weight gain
- Increased risk of infections
- Potential for adrenal insufficiency
We will use the lowest possible dose and shortest duration necessary.