Silent Threat: Hidden Dangers of Using Steroids With Appetite Stimulants, Practin, General Practitioner, General Practice, Appetite Stimulant, Corticosteroids, Chronic illnesses
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Prolonged use can lead to insulin resistance and hyperglycemia, increasing the risk of developing diabetes.
Extended corticosteroid therapy often results in significant weight gain, particularly central obesity (fat accumulation around the abdomen and face).
This condition arises from prolonged exposure to high steroid levels, characterized by weight gain, a rounded "moon" face, and fat redistribution.
Long-term use reduces bone density, increasing the risk of fractures.
Patients may experience muscle weakness and loss of muscle mass, known as steroid myopathy.
Steroid-induced hypertension, dyslipidemia, and obesity can elevate the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Steroids can weaken the immune system, making patients more susceptible to infections.
Long-term use can result in mood swings, depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairments.
Steroids may increase the risk of gastric ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding.2
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