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 side effects
THE

of steroids
 Changes in mood, behaviour – nervousness, restlessness - insomnia

Blurred vision and glaucoma, cataracts

Swollen, “puffy” face, moon face

Withdrawal syndrome
 Blood Body Body
Onset of, or worsening Suppressed adrenal Aseptic
of, high blood pressure gland hormone necrosis/osteonecrosis/ a
production vascular necrosis
Or drops in blood
-> thinning bones and
pressure Suppressed the fractures
immune system
Onset of, or worsening leading to infection Joint pain, muscle
of, diabetes stiffness, muscle
Risks of developing tenderness
Atherosclerosis ulcers or
(hardening of the gastrointestinal Increased growth of body
hair
arteries) symptoms/ bleeding
 Heart
problems
1
Weight gain
2
Abdominal pain

Constipation or
Stomach irritation diarrhea
 Skin

Retention Thin skin

Bruising
Water/fluid retention
Slower wound healing
Swelling of your lower
leg, ankles
Inhaled
Oral thrush
Hoarseness
consequences
 steroids
THE

effects
thank you
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