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Anabolic Steroids

You may have heard of anabolic steroids, which can have harmful effects. But there's another type of steroid - sometimes called a corticosteroid - that treats a variety of problems. These steroids are similar to hormones that your adrenal glands make to fight stress associated with illnesses and injuries. They reduce inflammation and affect the immune system.

You may need to take corticosteroids to treat:

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  1. Steroids (National Library of Medicine)  
    You may have heard of anabolic steroids, which can have harmful effects. But there's another type of steroid - sometimes called a corticosteroid - that treats a variety of problems. These ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/steroids.html - Health Topics
  2. Anabolic Steroids (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are anabolic steroids? Anabolic steroids are synthetic (man-made) versions of testosterone. Testosterone is the main sex hormone in men. It is needed to develop and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/anabolicsteroids.html - Health Topics
  3. 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
  4. Corticosteroid-binding globulin deficiency 
    Corticosteroid-binding globulin deficiency is a condition with subtle signs and symptoms, the most frequent being extreme ... those within the same family.Many people with corticosteroid-binding globulin deficiency have only one or two ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...orticosteroid-binding-globulin-deficiency - Genetics
  5. Nasal corticosteroid sprays 
    A nasal corticosteroid spray is a medicine to help make breathing through the nose easier. ... A nasal corticosteroid spray reduces swelling and mucus in the nasal passageway. The sprays work well for treating: Allergic rhinitis symptoms , ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000404.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Exogenous Cushing syndrome 
    ... that occurs in people taking glucocorticoid (also called corticosteroid, or steroid) hormones. ... office. If you use cortisone, prednisone, or other corticosteroids, the following test results may suggest exogenous Cushing ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000389.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. 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
  8. FAQs about Oral Steroids (Steroid Pills and Syrups) for Asthma (National Jewish Health)  
    Frequently asked questions about oral steroids for asthma and answers for both steroid pills and syrups.
    https://www.nationaljewish.org/...s-oral-steroids-for-asthma?modal=1 - External Health Links
  9. Corticosteroids overdose 
    Corticosteroids are medicines that treat inflammation in the body. They are some of the naturally-occurring hormones ... by glands and released into the blood stream. Corticosteroid overdose occurs when someone takes more than the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002582.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Are Steroids Worth the Risk? (Nemours Foundation)  
    Teen Health/Related Issues ... Teen Health ... Anabolic Steroids/Learn More ... Anabolic Steroids ... Nemours Foundation ... steroids, taking steroids, anabolic steroids, what ...
    https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/steroids.html - External Health Links
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