Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Corticosteroids and specific effect on health

Corticosteroids are medications that have effects on inflammation in the corpse — a procedure known as a "cascade of events". This cascade means that, for inflammation to develop, a series of events takes location. Corticosteroids have effects on a specific step in that cascade of events, stopping the process, and therefore reducing inflammation. Corticosteroids can also be taken orally, injected into a specific space, injected into the blood stream, or inhaled. To limit side effects, district injections are most often preferred. But if the inflammation is more severe or widespread, systemic steroids may be required.
Corticosteroids can be used for many medical conditions that cause redness. Injected corticosteroids, often called cortisone shots, are often used for arthritis, tendonitis, and bursitis. Systemic steroids may be used for conditions including asthma, multiple sclerosis, lupus, allergic reactions, and many other problems.
Anabolic steroids are notorious for causing mood swings, aggressive actions, and risky/impulsive behavior. Many people who use anabolic steroids have severe acne, premature baldness, and in men, shrinking testicles. There are also potentially mortal complications associated with liver damage and heart enlargement. Corticosteroids can also cause many side effects, although they are different from those of anabolic steroids. Common side effects of cortisone shots contain flushing of the face, elevated blood sugar, and tendon rupture. Neither anabolic steroids nor corticosteroids have addictive properties, but the effects can cause addictive behavior.

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