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Results 1 - 10 of 278 for Glucocorticoids
  1. Steroid injections - tendon, bursa, joint 
    A steroid injection is a shot of medicine used to relieve a swollen or inflamed area that is often ... medicine may be applied to the injection site. Steroid injections can be given into a bursa, joint, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007678.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Epidural injections for back pain 
    An epidural steroid injection (ESI) is the delivery of powerful anti-inflammatory medicine directly into the space outside of the sac ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007485.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Cushing syndrome 
    ... cause of Cushing syndrome is taking too much glucocorticoid or corticosteroid medicine. This form of Cushing syndrome ... prednisolone are examples of this type of medicine. Glucocorticoids mimic the action of the body's natural hormone ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000410.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Asthma - quick-relief drugs 
    Your provider might prescribe oral steroids when you have an asthma attack that is not going away. These are medicines that you take by mouth as pills, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000008.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Hip joint injection 
    ... a combination of a local anesthetic and a steroid) is slowly injected into the joint. After the ... before you notice any pain relief from the steroids that were given.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007633.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Medicines, injections, and supplements for arthritis 
    The pain, swelling, and stiffness of arthritis can limit your movement. Medicines can help manage your symptoms so that you can continue ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000374.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Nasal corticosteroid sprays 
    A nasal corticosteroid spray is a medicine to help make breathing through the nose easier. ... This medicine is sprayed into the nose ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000404.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Exogenous Cushing syndrome 
    ... of Cushing syndrome that occurs in people taking glucocorticoid (also called corticosteroid, or steroid) hormones. ... occurs when a person takes man-made (synthetic) glucocorticoid medicines to treat a disease. These medicines act ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000389.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Perioral dermatitis 
    ... It may occur after using face creams containing steroids for another condition. Young women are most likely ... Periorificial dermatitis may be brought on by: Topical steroids, either when they are applied to the face ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001455.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Acute adrenal crisis 
    ... called the medulla. The cortex produces 3 hormones: Glucocorticoid hormones (such as cortisol) maintain sugar (glucose) control, ... is not properly treated You've been taking glucocorticoid medicines for a long time, and suddenly stop ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000357.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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